p h L Synopsis ot Special AMA Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee December 11 1982 following attendance President John Grigg Lokpprt NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml Dan Parsons proxy absent VP-VIII Ted White VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO Joe Norcross proxy absent VP-X Jim Scarborough VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Also Nats Executive Committee members Homer Smith Chairman Richard Sonheim Bev Wisniewski Ron Morgan Bob Underwood Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoff Styles PR Director Guests Earl Witt past President AVP District Don Krafft AVP District IV John Preston 1 Nats Future Structure Discussed several ideas arising comments made during two minute statement period such buying permanent site introducing trade show aspect Nats perhaps develop manufacturers special interest groups symposia approved unani mously Headquarters distribute Special Interest Groups survey/questionnaire would solicit interest noninterest information about topics needed support equipment concerning staging seminars Nats either 1983 future also approved unanimously HQ distribute industry similar questionnaire exception questionnaire would specify particular seminar topics 2 No Nationals 1983 Pro con comments staging Nationals 1983 debated idea staging Nats everyother-year also discussed close debate general agreement except District VIII Academy should proceed developing plans 1983 N ats 3 1983 Nats Site Selection Izzo briefed assembly details Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts viable Nats site roll Things really going right beginning see light end tunnel suddenly light went out him otherseveryone touched Lee doer made things happen someday right now pushed pressed moved night day Maybe knew time limited would help ex plain drive persistence us became aware Lee few years ago became part Cox-Leisure Dynamics conglomerate began hear lot about Airtronics first due quality kits Lee Renaud produced quickly became known perfectionist stuff best heard much same about radio control equipment marketed what really brought Lee fore front model industry fierce attention fight new RC frequencies began work AMAs Frequency Committee its effort FCC brought together RC industry leaders sup port effort became Chairman Hobby Industry Associations Radio Con trol Division effort paid off last fall FCC gave us RC frequencies asked Lee crowned success separating Leisure complex own thingto pro duce better RC products deep suddenly suffered stroke resulted passing away mid-January shock us know worked him traumatic Nobody ready too much going Lee deeply involved like suddenly losing arm legthe universal reaction everyone lost some thing couldnt afford What really hurt knew great things going happen cause Lee person acknowledged could unify model 1983 Noting possibility inadequate FF Indoor Outdoor sites Westover much discussion separation events elsewhere Nats Executive Committee choice 1983 Nats Lake Charles LA also re viewed both whole Nats FF events Westover rest industry bring people together potential despite being aggressive tough plain spoken might offend gruff remark also pleased being good listener sincere interest others also generous money sponsor activities also himseltas nelper US teams World Championships other events typical question told problem What need Also typically re sponse request got itl~ Lee Renaud Free Flight roots New England giant RC world California great model designer personality meant couldnt ignored will miss him especially long talks phone person about aspect modeling AMA cared deeply about AMA thrilled new AMA building Its fitting fore name will prominently remem bered building known National Center Aeromodeling came went too fast too soon John Worth motion tnen approved Academy stage combined Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts FF site within 30 miles also approved Nats held August 7-14 week beginning July 24 August dates available continued page 96 92 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Larqest Sport Aviation Oryani~ton Lee RenaudToo Fast Too Soon Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 GOODBYE Farewell see ya laterterms use leaving friend very dear friend Lee Re naud bid farewell us early year soar forever modelers have gone before Lee founder owner mov ing force behind Airtronics Inc Downey CA designer very popular Aquila Sagitta sailplanes among others recent years marketed very fine Airtronics brand radio control system staunch supporter AMA FAI Soaring team things modeling efforts added gaining great deal support new AMA building will greatly missed hobby know join expressing deepest sympathies family friends ELECTRIFYING have talked about electric-powered models before yet time get close realize future model ing may lie power source Flying fields lost daily seems due noise com plaintselectric can solve problem New developments increasing power reliability power medium now rate capability power source avail able short Schnuerle 61 state ment may out date time reaches print Emil Giezendanner rumor has intends fly electric-powered Pattern airplane 1983 World Aerobatic Championships Pensacola Electric power may soon have its own World Championships time US AMA begin prepare electric future Toward end have asked AMA VP appoint delegate newly-to-be established electric flight team selection com mittee will necessary set up series qualification meets final team selection meet time permits like 1986 W/C instead possible 1984 W/C can run full series quarter finals semis finals Meanwhile behooves interested mod elers get ready same time several groups within AMA pushing establish ing classes electric-powered flight AMA meets Toward end attended meeting several interested parties attending IMS Show Pasadena good show too second meeting hopefully definitive out put will take place Toledo Show Saturday evening Check AMA booth time location Everyone welcome encouraged attend voice opinion MORE Perhaps greatest problem holding back real growth electric power feeling suitable toys perhaps need education magazine could carrier series articles electric power someone knowledgeable would volunteer write articles dozens questions need answering neophyte experienced modeler can match glow engine airplane prop What rules thumb match ing electric motor airplane prop What battery source use charge use speed reduction couplings motor direct drive set up servo actuated on-off switch What size wire fuse Questions questions questions Seems like have written above earlier have Still no has come ward attack difficult education process Will someone now FFFAI team members headed Aus tralia fall compete World Champs Jim Bradley Orlando FL Jim sent along picture himself below right hold ing two models best wishes AMA members FAI World Champ fliers DISTAFF women becoming volved model aircraft way another recent come attention Katie Martin President Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers 1982 reelect ed 1983 Katie doesnt just run meetings spearheaded effort resulted club obtaining its first flying field includ ing two runways excess 1000 ft avid accomplished flier also teaches others fly Congratulations Katie may other women follow lead NAAFAI have recently directed change increase course cost FAI stamp supporter fee old fee $5 has increased $10 supporter fee $1 $3 FAI stamp will now provide buyer membership NAA turn will benefit stamp buyer AMA well Recently has bit minor controversy within NAA relates its divisions AMA position contro versy supported several other divisions need voting power achieve position retain excellent relationship enjoy NAA its divi sions hold vote person AMA division member NAA Thus increased stamp cost will gain us vot ing power need along support other divisions assure smooth running NAA STARS recently good fortune bad taste attend annual meeting Southern Tier Aero Radio Society club active point distraction glued gether bonds real friendship help other President Big Bird Privateer also newsletter editor putting together monthly basis insulting fun rags anyone would care read start bonfires Part annual meeting award ing several gag trophiesa crash-point award bonehead year award Last years bonehead Big Bird selected years recipient Norm Orcutt being continued next page April 1983 93 member Jim Bradley twu urn nis meows Presidents Corner continued dumb enough plug servos wrong receptacle receiver taking radio back dealer complain ing did work Boy ever true qualification bonehead year Now start looking next years award recipients select bone head year would well find out invited meeting because have just single-handedly chosen Bonehead Club 1982 bought dinner wife IT MUST RETOLD Internal conflict strife rampant publication very short time back fact other journals hobby also carried various arguments about internal prob lems following presented raise controversy assure still organization individuals hopefully working toward common goals Better should read own publication read elsewhere choose hear internal prob lems quit reading right Executive Director John Worth serves under contract between himself AMA represented Executive Council two-year contract time option renew additional two years Recently complaints received some members charging Worth breached contract two counts contract provides situation AMA President shall appoint fiveman committee study situation report findings recommending either terminate contract Subsequently appointed required committee consisting Earl Witt Horrace Cain Don Lowe Murry Frank Cliff Piper Chairman After full investigation facts circumstances allega tions member committee voted against termination matter went Executive Council final action sup ported recommendation committee John Worths contract has auto matically renewed another two years nothing told al edged points complaints dont really matter committee recommend ed terminate What does matter has vividly brought home con cerned have trust responsiblihy investigate complaints have done Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Thomas Obringer Editor Sunday Flyers club newsletter Baltimore MD writes looking picture am sending began think unsung heroes backbone hobby such Editors Contest Directors etc began see something else Suddenly could see real unsung hero behind us wives wife Delores no excep tion puts up workroom smells Saturday Sunday mornings types club newsletter after write would hobby wonderful wives behind us case eaten up curiosity picture friends Thomas Delores Obringer holding club newsletter up read Last month ran picture little girl named Katie Doe using crutches stand ing next famous country music singer Orlando father quickly explained crutches discarded well again Okay next picture cen ter bottom Katie left no crutches Debbie Violett father Greg Doe 94 Model Aviation Nashville Rhonda James Greg holding Formula racer hopes win Americas top Formula pilots People comment everywhere Free Flight enthusiasts modelers carry wives family along contests probably wives can retrieve forth Well isnt necessarily true Just top RC fliers involve loved ones FF people Example Have ever seen Dave Brown anywhere Sally order substantiate wild claim will necessary show proof following picture next page top right another top Formula Racer win ner Mr Bob Brogdon pretty wife Linda Powder Springs GA Bob sporting No 8 Polecat cleverly made himself can give anybody run money flashy Radio Con trol event Linda told feeds him Have ever Florida Orlando Tangerine International featured six full days Radio Control fun events including Scale racers Aerobatics RC Helicopter Florida beautiful state sunshine orange juice Pictured Formula Pylon Racer five important team members flying person shown played important part planes overall performance LR Rick Cranmer Palm Harber FL built plane handled transmitter Darlene Cranmer Ricks wife kept him happy calm Susan Dan Juho Clearwater FL provided constructive spectatoring Lastly center Ricky Jr supervised affair overall todays complicated diverse modeling entire team sometimes necessary win keeps house clean Also goes along contests Well lucky can get way some top Scale models showed up Tangerine Pictured low Dan Santich Winston-Salem NC winning P-26 winning P-26 took year build features 10028 rivets has 315 Kawasaki engine turning huge pro peller Dan told same model fea tured September 1982 Model Airplane News also isnt bit scared fly looks size model appears Dan might conceivably jump end day fly back home North Carolina 1980 won second Orlando Baby Bullet another happy modeler con test wife along keep him calmed down Meet Buddy Gail Roos Ros well GA Buddy also contending Quarter Midget Pylon racing event Tangerine Ive never seen happier couple life next month Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Big Year. started banga whole pile new RC frequencies FCC good omen AMA 1983 big answer muttered things like should joinwhat has AMA done though AMA has grown tremen dously past ten years mostly due RC activities side lines seemed feel didnt need AMA though enjoying RC activity AMA made possible didnt seem know care ap preciate AMA has gotten RC frequency FCC has ever awarded way back SOs now attitude seemed Fine past history what has AMA done lately Well took about four years finally got answer flock new frequencies available now weve also stockpiled some answers future new frequencies come five years now bit later same time got new building built also few years making got done its simply office AMA Headquarters Its model museum library visitors center reposi AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consists over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable deposit must cluded film requested full list information order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 815 Fif teenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope Following partial list films available THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country Including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS 1979 film types sizes Scale model air craft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber tory model aviation archives short its new National Center Aeromodeling world Its ours-yours minecreated free enterprise system Its real its its part aeromodeling history As commer cial goes Weve come long way. Meanwhile continue make history membership figures 1983 show us already over 50000 well way top ping last years time high over 83000 Its shaping up big year Place Be. 83. Chicopee 1983 Nats coming together spectacular event first time Nats New England first new breed Nats wIl much worlds biggest model meetthis year will include what might well called AMAs first national convention will lots activity dont enter fly will displays demos talks seminars etc headquarters will big super hotel just few five miles airfield will activity day night Air Force addition lending us use Westover Air Force Base will help us produce grand finale weekend show ownstatic displays flight demonstrations effect will combined AMA-Air Force Open House show off whole spectrum what about dates July 24-31 extra emphasis last three days Weve got excellent situation food lodginglots places eat good reasonably priced hotels close college dorm accommodations close also Youll hear lots develops plan now therethe place 83 FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS New York Toledo MACS California about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its National Air Space Museum Shows ballooning hang gilding aerobatics commercial military including Blue Angels Navy Team About 30 minutes WINGS & THINGS British made film general Interest Great age group has excellent coverage types model flying music no narration about 25 minutes FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY Pro duced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Co about 20 minutes 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS story first time event held US Doylestown PA AMAS first professionally produced film about 25 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber Please note flying sites film PLANE PLACE PERFECT DAY available request AMA Special Events Depart ment film tells about modei aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation govern ment agencies other potential site donors narration about 15 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber April 1983 95 Synopsis continued page 92 4 Nats Procedure Manual Foreman re ported progress towards comple tion manual presentation ready meeting 5 Re-establish Junior Senior Nets Champions noted pres ent computer access have ability generate champion standings easily past However also noted complicated endeavor also volving competition scheduling problems relatively few people Council charged Nats Committee investigate issue along possi bility instituting event category champi ons report back Council recommendation also agreed first place trophy plaque should inscribed champion 6 Increase Nats Per Diem Except dis cussion no action taken item 7 Replacement Policy AMA Radios Foreman reported Academy owns 24 walkie-talkie type radios five new recommended old radios replaced modern equipment suggested accomplishing purchasing two three new radios year old radios would used parts keep new radios repair Council unanimously approved purchasing four new radios year Foreman also spoke need estab lish budget purpose ongoing re pairs maintenance Academys electronic equipment Council authorized budgeting up $5000 per year electronic equipment maintenance 8 Shipping Crates Nats Electronic Equipment Foreman reported presently electronic equipment shipped card board cartons substantial enough tne traveling involved sug gested purchasing fiberglass foam lined cases directed look costs source report January Council meeting 9 Restructure Nats Executive Com mittee After considerable discussion approved unanimously Nats Execu tive Committee restructured two groups known Nats Executive Committee Nats Operations Subcom mittee Executive Committee shall eon sist Free Flight category manager Control Line category manager Radio Control category manager AMA Execu tive Director Nats Contest Director shall chosen annually first named members committee Nats Operations Subcommittee re ports Nats Executive Committee shall consist up five other members shall hold functional positions subse quent Nats shall selected Nats Executive Committee fall meeting category managers established Homer Smith FF Dick Sonheim RC Bev Wisniewski CL Homer Smith chairman Nats Executive Committee 19831984 10 Nets Announcement Policy Discus sion did produce motion generally agreed January 1 should latest announcement time following years Nats also suggested perhaps 2/3 vote should required deviate January 1 announcement policy Further discussion considered feasibili ty central permanent Nats site com mittee formed study possibilities Hardy Brodersen Bill Mathews committee report January Council meeting ii Addition/Deletion Competition Events Discussion noted proliferation Nats eventsadditions happen regularly deletions rare President directed Nats Executive Committee review Nats events list possible deletions report next Council meeting 12 Frequency Division Pattern proposal discussed radio frequencies allocated skill level class also class flown together preferably flight line President directed Nats Executive Committee review proposal im plementation recommended 1984 also referred Frequency Commit tee inclusion new frequencies Dave Brown approve initially fre quency decision i3 West Baden Purchase Brodersen re ported foremost Indoor sites nation up sale Northwood Insti tute West Baden IN suggested Council consider purchasing building grounds straw vote produced interest least investigating possibility Brodersen further advise Council January Council meeting 14 Winner Recognition Nats Dis cussion ways means Nats winners can receive rec ognition/publicity Nats Executive Com mittee study issue recommend procedures/methods can accomplished 15 Nats Fees As follow throughto motions October 82 Council meet ing minutes discussion again initiated open house concept 83 Nats Before final decision made cost analysis facets idea requested CALLING AMA HQ phone number 703/450-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 35 theml come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy differ ent commuting arrangements pre vent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern Central Mountain Western 9amNoon 13pm 8am1 lam Noon2pm 7amlOam llamlpm 6 amgain lOamNoon regret necessity zones other East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Nats Executive Committee reported January Council meeting 16 Nets Executive Director Policy Worth asked HQ executive personnel retained Headquarters administration rather field management Nats Executive Com mittee directed review revise situation necessary 17 Nats GeneraL McCollough spoke personal views concerning Nats stated serious study should done whole Nats concept may result changing character/format Nats know presently 18 Nats Trophies Brown reiterated concern about quality Nats trophies No definitive action taken noted general support upgraded version plaque type trophy provided 82 Nats Connecticut e Maine e Massaclwsetts Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 FIske St Holliston MA 01746 AsnocaW Iic.Pyenidffito Robert C arocteur 405 Main Street Natliun NH 03060 Dennin Folsom APO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don lrafft P0 Son 182873 Heritage LO. DunbUry MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Cocedinator Gaorge Wilnon 318 Fisher St Waloln MA 02181 following months before 1983 Nationals will write little about prep aration activities will taking place Nats major event District January 21st 22nd Nats Ex ecutive Committee met Quality Inn Chicopee MA evening 21st John Worth Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles met 51 club members Dis trict meeting need manpow er 1983 Nats presented Clubs throughout district will recruit necessary volunteers required interested offering help part- fulltime during Nats please contact Roman Polaski Below excerpts letter sent AMA chartered clubs District planning expand Nats point direction exposition expect start direction year series informative symposiums have designated Quality Inn Chicopee headquarters motel have excellent facilities conduct such sympo siums DURING THE NATIONALS HAVE SCHEDULED DISTRICT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY AT 8 PM IN THE QUALITY INN ON JULY 28TH Please plan attend will have major AMA officials attendance well leading fliers different categories will opportunity talk AMA offi cials question listen plans coming year Please make effort tend meeting opportunity speak responsible conduct business AMA 96 Model Aviation have obtained 300 rooms Elms College Chicopee desiring dormi tory rooms have designated Pioneer Valley RC Club host clubs Mr Roman Po laski 44 N Maple St Enfield CT 06082 phone 203/749-9743 person contact volunteer manpower important secure supply manpower 1983 Nats being first time Nats will held District I am sure enthusiastic about will support fullest extent suc cess contest dependent hospi tality supplying Nats officials necessary personnel effective efficient job would like see maximum attend ance competitive fliers Nationals opportunity compete national championship may feel have ability win lets get out compete especially Nats being located own district After everyone has start some time present time planning hold Pattern Pylon Control Line Free Flight Westover Helicopters Soaring New Jersey Yok DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Ausociat vpraaid5 Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Cvergreen An. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tonia Ricer NJ 08753 Adam SassIer 50 Randi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Santsr 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeajx NY 13135 Frequeascy Cooistissator George Myers 70 Froelslich Farm Rd Hickeville NV 11601 Second District Thoughts point usually expound time exposi tion will hopefully generated you Please write let know feel about following important issues 1 Are spending too dues dollars send teams abroad purpose international competition 2 Ditto fi nance intercontinental trips various persons FAI ClAM etc conventions faraway places discuss such Olympic-like ventures 3 Should AMA shell out mucho bucks pur chase West Baden Indiana Auditorium un Sale order have per manent Indoor flying site N B actually has proposed a-la Hutchinson KS 4 Should thus dismantle Nats keep comprehensive all-inclusive categorywise 5 Should stick present threeyear term office elected AMA officers extend four years return twoyear cycle have now abandoned 6 Should vote AMA officers continue limited Open members shall clude least Seniors well Enough month later Have watch length columns know lest usurp space hence keep important material out mag will held adjacent fields present ly have Indoor site also attempt ing locate higher ceiling public relations thrust will make family Nats due excellent sight seeing activities have area Geoff Styles planning bang-up public relations campaign enthusiasm have re ceived Chicopee Chamber Com merce expect Nats remembered everyone help needed make best Nats ever New Years Blessing April issue will reach until first week March As being written January 16th however shortly after New Years Wish time pass following worthy blessing Ed Runkel editor Transmifter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Parlin NJ also president May coming Holidays bring blessings peace happiness yours May prosper new year May future planes fly straight off board smooth silk land greased skid May latest project elic admiration friends fellow club members May mail order arrive time wings turn out straight MonoKote go wrinkle en gine start single flip idle like purr kitten May batteries last ever fuel never spill May plane never hit wires nor trees nor pumpkin patch May holiday stocking full goodies want whether new kit new engine money needed purchase hearts desire May epoxy mix right time paint dry quickly out dust insect specks May always have perfect flying days clear blue skies gentle steady breezes may radio control system work flawlessly til kingdom come photo affable Ed took first Annual Spring Meet club Home Sweet Home new home Reston VA will serve enduring monu ment involved AMA member realize great challenge could have ever responded magnificently aeromodelers sharing common dream must stir within deepest sensitiv ity profound feeling pride enor mous satisfaction realization basic ally same sentimental ity wit Dedication toward continued development model aviation great est sport hobby what ran through consciousness unfurled AMA banner site just few months ago amounted piles soil bull dozer lot ambition looked like Earl Witt Dave Brown background cam era Bob Voislavek Administrative Co ordinator HQ Mixed Emulsions According cient proverb picture worth thousand words As snapshot can save much writ ten material logical should use few reduced mini-size necessary goes first shot shows Bob Fiorenze impres sive ducted-fan pilots country superhot Skyhawk iext president Interstate Mod el Flying Club Frank Gorham speaking April 1983 97 Nats planning meeting Pioneer Valley RC Club Enfield CT New lona Island Model Airport meet ing WRAM Rye NY Nick Ziroli flashes famous smile STARS Giant Scale Rally Olean NY camera caught happy portrait another District II VIP Mr Frequency him self Bob Aberleproudly holding AMA plaque recognition eye-catching F-86 also seen Olean Rally Builder please contact Henry I-laffke Vineland NJ has taken up full-scale jocks have left off regards Gee Bee Racer designs Next share tense moment following photo annual Rhinebeck Classic Rally Mid-Hudson RC Society scheduled held year June 25dont miss Nats Workers Needed Now have East Coast Nats last impera tive as.stated earlier columns momentous project receive full support AMA members District II contestants also volunteer workers during week July 24 through July 31 Please please please write to Ed Izzo District VP let us know will able serve Nats Committee will assign work done work Pat tern Scale Flight judge Nats believe real kick sure doesnt seem like work meneither will GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Diva Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesocieta t#raeldeafla Joe Elban 36960 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluttarty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Carky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelahia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator James Eearden 5562 Foxrun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 15131 5424406 weather outside has finally unfortu nately turned winter Im beginning wonder Ill able get Cambridge morrow District III Symposium/Work shop have lost some branches off trees around due weight ice can hear guys down south now time year lot mall shows season demand films club meetings mall shows its peak hope get few copies films video tape year reduce lead three 16mm films fact Ive found video tapes work better mall shows club meetings due fact require less space dont need dark area Speaking mall shows Lacka wanna Aero Modelers Scranton PA held mall show last year sent included picture sent August appropriate time year Ed Slimak Jack Kostivk photo Barry Tevelin hope beautiful trophies beautiful models l what can] say about group mugs like will inspire get out support local mall show second picture Hawks Hur ricane Show Team taken Riverfest celebration held Cincinnatis river front last fall Pretty professional look ing group spite ugly mug slouch ing over podium Now know -he star radio television Bert Luchte right side pcrdium has recently taken over reins group wish him best luck continuing excellent efforts group bunch RC clubs southwest Ohio have gotten together challenge series round robin type event should fun Five clubs Cincinnati area building bunch Sweet-Stiks flying number different events next summer host ed club idea use same airplane special class SOME Show March compete Pylon Aerobatics Fun Fly contests hosted club throughout next year Limiting event same plane stock side exhaust engines mufflers 10-6 props should make interesting conpetition points schedule also emphasizes participation just flying eight contests gets points winning expect have ball Next month will let know Cambridge get-together went can get through ice things went Executive Council meeting Super Weekend California Its heck note isnt Ill ten miles Super Bowl wont able watch tele vision sure plan things great dont Delaware C District CeleEbsa Maryland Nerti Canslina Iv DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amdata Vlee-Prrddwb Wayne Abernathy 9206 CarendOnt 3 upper Marlboro MO 20670 Bob Chanespne 20 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispln 611 Binechwoad Ctsarlotteevilte VA 22901 V Bit Helms 2000 Tyvole Road Charlotte NC 29210 Scotty Moyaf 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn OE 19806 John Pnstn 7012 Olvira Covrt Falls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 263 Hotly Lane Mockeville NC 27028 FraqvaeesoV Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6409 WinthrOp Or. Fayettenilte NC 29301 Phone Enening 1919 488-5986 Just case havent heard 1983 Nats will held July 24th through 31st Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 98 Model Aviation Winners mall show L-R Frank Healy Rev Chas Peers Ted Mynyk long time now have trying find good site East Coast Nats Well make plans attend Westover located middle New England states Two major three-lane highways serve Westover Route 90 Mass Pike going east-west others 1-90 1-95 going north-south Bradley International Airport serves Westover ground transportation Westover very good RC CL will held main site Glider Helicopter can held local club fields FF can held field SAM Champs have held before abandoned airport nearby avail able Indoor could held home peanut Glastonbury local high ceiling site available Several being evalu ated including mammoth civic center Worcester ME Glastonbury CT Wor cester ME about 45 miles away worst abandoned airport Bowles Airport Agawam MA Dorm space should no problem Within 45 minutes field American Inter national College Springfield College Univer sity Massachusetts Smith College Amherst College Mount 1-lolyoke College Lady Elms College Westfield State College junior college Quality Inn Confer ence Center 296 Burnett Road Chicopee MA 01020 413/592-7751 has already fered special group rates AMA has 180 rooms 6000 square foot ballroom Chicopee surrounded museums galleries Basketball Hall Fame Bradley Air Museum myriad historical sites open public plenty prices reasonable five active clubs general vicinity promise record number participants record number spec tators very densely populated area AMA has some new tricks up its col lective sleeve years Nats too like seminars CDs seminars newsletter editors demonstrations educational exhibits model hobby industry special industry groups will encouraged give seminars also have gotten lot inquiries lately about R/C World Florida latest update PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN runway has now completed 300 feet long 50 feet wide has limerock base beautifully smooth paving Eight foot wide taxi ways connect 70foot long 24-foot wide pit area R/C World Vice-president Mario Yederlin ic will make maybe has made first flight off new runway details about first flight call Mario 305/994-0461 temporary road has built includ ing small bridge over creek runs through property field office tempo rary type will soon entrance expect staffed during normal business hours telephone will installed office telephone number will pub lished soon available R/C World becoming reality clubs District V have asked about Radio Control League North Carolina brief description RCNC Radio Control League North Caro lina RCNC organized 1954 state organization purpose coordinating promoting Radio Control airplane flying North Carolina Membership made up modelers statewide Virginia Tenne ssee South Carolina RCNC hosts two meets year RCNC Invitational June Anniversary Meet November RCNC conducts Steering Committee meet ings club representatives December January year time RC meets scheduled season best serve clubs interest planned activity After first committee meetings clubs apply sanctions second meeting final calendar prepared mailed RCNC member statewide coordination meets RCNC member service greatly reduces work load District IV Contest Coordinator An active membership drive continual activity particular emphasis repre sentative members RC clubs state After organizational plans discussed over several years RCNC formed North Carolina Model Hall Fame 1980 Origi nal criteria membership required modeler North Carolina native active modeling 15 years made outstanding contribution hobby sport modeling An Executive Committee formed first two years used catching up Hall Fame members Thereafter modeler will proposed membership year idea state organization very good gives some political clout also spreads word around about what other clubs doing increase member ship activity AMA members welcome mem bers RCNC anyone wishing join can contact Bill Helms AVP member appli cations Whats Happening District IV Roanoke Valley RC Club Fifth Annual Winter Time Auction Swap Shop first time will have RC Static Contest date March 5 1983 Northside High School Roanoke VA auction will held regardless weather conditions ad ditional information contact PA Cosmato 5219 Burnt Quarter jIrive Vinton VA 241 79 Hornet Aeromodelers SocietyCharlotte NC new field well underway con struction should completed early summer 1983 runway 600 feet long 100 feet wide has fine graded request funds pave runway grass remaining area has presented county commissioners membership will building park shelter safety barrier Hornet Aeromodelers negotiated Mecklenburg County Parks Recrea tion Department closed landfill model park approved will permanently supervised managed Hornets Plans also underway add Control Line area early spring future plans possible RC automobile area Brainbusters Free Flight Club FLASH!! Word has just come Paul Altenhoff winner Hand-Launch Glider King Orange Good show Paul course Paul used Reid Hulls design Rain Crow 40 years somebody will borrow design republish Reid will still around Con grats again Paul Reid New News Letter new newsletter month came National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association newsletter sounds like club based around RC Helicopters Its Washington DC area information contact Joe Lawrence 12538 Woodstock Drive Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Great newsletter Joe keep coming Wilson RC Modelers Association Soaring Contest May 21-22 1983 Two-meter Open classes Novice Expert will WR/CMA First Annual Contest information contact Ted Dietrich 2905 Winstead Road Rocky Mount NC 27801 District Columbia RC Club DCRC has announced Bealton Scale Contest Dates 17th 18th September Also Scale Pattern Contest will July Remem ber DCRC Auction March 18 1983 DC Maxecuters Ninth Annual Capitol door Scale Aircraft ContestMarch 12 1983 Andrews Air Force Base Navy Reserve Hang ar 10 am 6 pm Contact Dan Driscoll 2000 5 Eads Street No 301 Arlington VA 22202 Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poeflo Rico V Sooth Carolina vosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-0550 AisoalaOa V1caPraaldanu Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Or. Smyma TN 37161 Richard Jackson 108 ThornIee charleston Heighog SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Dairey Beach FL 33444 Joaegah Mlcallzz 5R 00866 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Cd Moormas 70 Fifth SL Shalirnar FL 32579 Harry Staram P0 Ram 676 Oneonia AL 35121 Tons Thacker 2390 ljwrenceville Hwy. L. Decatur GA30003 Frequency Coordluetor Burn Fielda 1096 Ontario St Jacksonville FL 32206 Phona Day 9041 368-6862 What Arts Hobby Shop Fields Hobby Shop Highland Hobby World Jackson ville Hobby Oasis Neptune Beach Orange Park Hobby World Orange World have common demonstrating support modelers donating plaques Third Annual Glen Sig Memorial Pat tern Meet March 19 & 20 meet sponsored Gateway RC Club Jackson ville FL benefit Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund owe lot Glen Sig hobby shops everywhere clubs put together also owe lot mayors county commissions such helped Flying Griffins Georgia open new flying field paved 50-foot 300-foot runApril 1983 99 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel way club few sponsors raised $5000 make reality Paradyne high tech Digital Data Com munication firm Largo FL has offered support its aeromodeling employees meeting facilities flying facilities com pany propertyprovided form char tered club adhere safety regulations use mufflers involve no significant costs company Thats good deal em ployees great show support high tech modelers Out curiosity other companies support modeling meet ing facilities and/or flying facilities Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI VicePresident 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Auociute Vlc.Presidlnita Lore, Nd, 843 Hill BnOOk Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwv. Owenabdm KY 42301 Raynsond Mayan P0 Box 243 SmithinIle MO 64089 Hale Olsen 820 Old Bonhiomme University City MO 63132 William G Sniavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 41708 Sean Wanton 3402 Hickory Lane Haal Crest IL 80429 Bill Ztmmer Bait 72 Varna IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator lame heck 584 Gragtchestar Sn. Lexington KY 40808 just dont make months like used remember 30 days somebody must have taken upon himself shorten because time between last column must less month VP trying get settled task hand Mail has AVPs coordinators others district Its very interesting process Future Time facility West Baden IN has used very successful door events last several years has come object great interest recently sale possible loss Indoor site has prompted investigation number per sons Present discussion centers around consideration purchase historic building its 300 surrounding acres subsequent possibility use entire site models later sure District VI will site 1984 Scale Team Selection event EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY August 12-14 1983 Both F4B Control Line F4C Radio teams will selected Southern Indiana RC Modelers will provide local support NASA National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers has developed event Much interest has already ex pressed Monty Groves California Birmingham Aeromodelers setting up informal liaison other local clubs local club will send representative meetings other clubs area probably different member month could have several good benefits such creating spirit camaraderie coopera tion among area clubs visit some other clubs area time time Arlie Kline Gateway RC Club flying model Stinson far away model airplane contest suddenly called friend take over controls Assured craft capable hands Arlie collapsed Arlie contest over died few days later Tampa comes word Tampa RC Aircraft Club member Dr Wade Baggs wife killed automobile accident just before Christmas memory Mr James G Enos Memphis Radio Control Club donated $725 AMA Building Fund Modeling probably could use missing man formation mark passing friends Dale Arvin Indiana will serve Co Contest Directors Mark model ing calendar have contacted AMA listing recognized special interest groups contact person intention establish cabinet representative group serve advisory task force yours truly district large will include member large discipline represent Sunday fliers well names will published chosen Time note Dan Neukirch Oakville MO brought photo first RC model 16 year old has modeling seven years mostly rubber Free Flight has AMA member year half know youll join wishing Dan successful modeling career Skylark shows concern careful building note Roger Wathen Forest Manor Schools Flying Raiders Club tells Moe Whitamore CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Anderson IN Phew minute thought other CIA gotten us Working Indianapolis Childrens Museum helped youngsters build good old AMA Cub Delta Dart origi nal design called Museum Piece what else Moe presently working advanced program Take writer old teacher thats used Delta Dart 10 years classes satisfactory ex perience simple model early can bear fruit years later Try youll like whether club individual project have received number newsletters already know out modeling land Please add mailing list can share some happenings Peoria ILWyre flyers Wyre Thought day am concerned about lack young people hobby young member nowadays 25 years old has married two years future AMA Are pre-teens teenagers gone forever words Editor Morrie Caudill present genuine concern would like address different youth weve spawned enamored TV eye video games computer keyboard no longer senses thrill wind wires cost Any thoughts youd like share Smithville MO Dam Buster list themselves Friendliest Little Club Dam Site love guess dam least step up Columbia IL club flies next towns lagoon thinks twice before retrieval field missed Bud Bodzioch CDed Chi cago Aero Angels Frozen Finger Flying Festi val January 3rd Twenty-six entries four states helped generate $130 MACA FAI Pitman Fund get best pitman world World Championships along best Combat fliers Good show gentlemen Now cut Kansas City MO KCRC Improvements being considered Lake Jacomo field including enlarging runway heli pad areas addition second public field area possibility Lake Longview Park Kansas City area enjoys excellent rapport park department authorities Last Thought Time childrens story Henny Penny Chicken Little find fowl tale consisted piece genuine misinformation sky 100 Model Aviation ne riying UITTIfl5 nad few planes show off new field Dan Neukirchs sister-in-law holds hes Skylark first RC model falling sky falling central character manages spread everywhere form full blown rumor record time about modelers some St Louis modelers arrived Florida contest Christmas time greeted news Floridians heard Buder Park St Louis closed down definitely due dioxin-contaminated soil washed down now well-known Times Beach shown times recently TV true site open oper ating normally sky fallen Sometimes rumors harmless very humorous Other times Please check facts sources before talking over back fence Indeed three forms communication telephone television tellamodeler number 314 487-1957 Iowa Michigan esota DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bredersen Dislritt VII Vice-Presulent P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant vicaPrendent Jack Finn 368 Hempden Or. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Associate vieePeudwsta Arthur Arro 1014 Woocasridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 C Shorewood Olod. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55504 William Rohrinq 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sr Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madisor WI 53711 Ron Seers 132S Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55426 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Eaat Main Upper Level Northville MI 48187 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 1313 437-4244 pleasure meet some EAA Museum January 16 brought John Worth AMA Headquarters make himself available personal response questions etc Pete Waters joined meet ing well role District Frequency Coordinator explain very important function Pete traveled own expense gentlemen time money least jack Finn District VII Assistant Vice-Presi dent traveled Iowa make himself available Quite bit AMA district officer horsepower present So superimposed auction swap shop proceedings having segment opening meeting general remarks adjourning area museum direct personal meetings several troops few transactions important felt general disappointed didnt have time audience know anxious get going auction very few came away auction talk Finn Worth Pete Waters auCtion swap shop resounding success however topping last years attendance almost double Frequency Coordinator function Pete Waters manages can very important assist identifying trouble well advance learning hard way procedure locating club field aircraft sectional maps along sources trouble published FCC re ports result immediate notification mail clubs within 20 mile circle interference source Make sure club sec retary has given Pete information needs flying fields location latitude longitude possible distance compass heading some place Pete can find maps such town major highway intersection addition needs current club secretarys mailing address can send off notice discovers trouble writing about 3O0/a clubs record Pete address phone numbers appear column heading given tour Flying Electrons new field duly impressed little piece real estate doesnt look like much taken itself cold winters morning no out flying course its just field arrangements care fully made neighbors com munity work preparation members put shape Its lifes blood club photo Al Scidmore rounds out report Arkansas siana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vica-Presideel P0 Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aucciete VicePraaidents Sob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72206 Gene Hamral 301 N Yale Or. Garlapd TX 71042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleinanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Palmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irsong TX 75061 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertleeville OK 74003 Sd Sineerar 3416 David Dr. Mexaina LA 70003 Frequency Coondinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Gund Prairie TX 75060 ----- told husband wanted him show some tenderness dnt know showed propeller cut finger know very undignified way start column feel sure will agree modeling supposed fun should laugh ourselves once column will written very positive manner always aimed encouraging much fun hobby can Notice photo head column picture done Randy Randolph name sounds sortof familiar look back through past couple years model airplane magazines will find bunch articles helpful hints building entire models authored Randy Randolph models have made covers some magazines color yet Back photo Notice Randys articles construction hints photos excellent might ask him write article future con struction photography few us design geniuses could get articles published give Randy some credit credit due has long modeling leader District VIII recent past very good President Dallas RC Club presently serving District VIII Contest Coordinator note unimportant interesting item also involving Randy Randolph concerns again photo did column Randy brought over four poses choose astonished because eyes photos looked far like fine old friend Carl Goldberg did Honest Carl same size shave off sideburns stand us side side both assume same happy grin look like twins So much shall suggest Carl silly us have separate photos taken future can just use same photo change name Cheap No just frugal Since nearly us have enjoyed flying C Goldbergs designs might enjoy note about Carl November 21st number Carls friends helped him celebrate 70th birthday What has got District VIII Well air over model airports Southwest full Goldberg designed model planes popular RC Soaring glider parts right now Carls Gentle Lady great model suggest beginner Happy Birthday Carl way greeting sent Carl birthday 30-feet long Beth Mrs Goldberg strung 30-foot greeting around patio everyone read whole thing live 70 credit hobby Carl promise least 30-ft greeting too switch subject directly matters relative District VIII about three weeks 1983 am simply astonished enthusiasm already generating among membership thought would mention contacted list has gotten too long communications have balanced mixture congratulations election requests information offers help bless folks newsletters few pretty legitimate gripes Honest didnt know modelers cared believe hope hobby spite anything show healthy scatter communi cation have received just three weeks word has come some form follow ing areas Austin TX Bartlesville OK Clovis NM Texarkana TX Monroe LA Houston TX Bedford TX Corpus Christi TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Lake Charles LA Fort Worth TX bunch have probably missed good time suggest club send news letter notices might put out way can help exchange informa April 1983 101 Taken West Towne Mall Show held January shown John Dalman club Presi dent Madison Area RC Society stand ing LR John Lusk Carl Moha Bob WischeraIl members MARCS tion can sure vote wisely behalf know what doing thinking same time would like invite clubs outside District VIII put mailing list too see Coun cii member will voting national issues vote will directly affect future direction hobby fun will will AMA club member outside District VIII might think wise behalf of AMA receive clubs newsletter will ap preciate help making smarter matters relative AMA modeling vicinity excellent reason us exchanging newsletters simply other guy might having fun subject newsletters am now receiving electro-flight newsletter out Belgium great called Ampere Flyer produced Belgium Dele gate FAI-CIAM Electric flight rapidly upcoming thing clean quiet simple reasonable gb-engine flight can truly flown schoolyard no noise bother cranky neigh bor flying quite bit Southwest combination better mag nets motors improved rechargeable bat teries quick-change chargers make real pleasure Lots room development improvement gaining greatest area growth aeromodel ing Southwest present RC Soaring gliders just great because much basic can get ginner would believe Control Line flying has risen ashes Dallas-Fort Worth area taxing dealers lay enough supply kits supplies handle demand Too Indoor flying area gaining new dig nity popularity Looks like alls night modeling world least certain ly District VIII * * * * *all now* * * * * Colorado 0 Kansas C Nebraska IXWyomii DISTRICT REPORT Travis MilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Avada CO 80005 Roen 8112622 S coffme casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linduts Or. Prairie village KS 60208 Osck Crowley 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St. Lincoln N6 68606 Tim Master, 429 Oogwood Grafton NO 58237 Jim Rlcktt 5185 cloudae Sioux PaIls 5057103 Coowenf Sid Gate, 2380S Holly P1. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day t303 761-5960 303 767-4082 District IX members spotlight Omaha Nebraskas George Leib sends news CL flier Bill Nusz following picture running 200 mph modified Super Burp dyna jet powered model Bill placed third Jet Speed 1982 Nats speed 169 mph Bill member Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Keep up good work Omaha have no picture Mr Bill Beck Lake wood CO did would surely show modeler big heart sincere interest young modelers Some months back included letter column john Laughlin describing need assistance junior program has involved Bill sent cash donation help continue Johns junior program efforts Bill Beck also relates has entered subscription Model Aviation school library Lakewood Jr High School close lives further told club juniors used work church District IX hats off Bill Beckwe could well use role models like Bill name Loren Tragellas Wichita KS well-known modeling circles low behold District IX Loren also ac tive show biz Loren works Beech Air craft Wichita company newspaper shares Loren recently used RC exper tise musical comedy No No Nanette several scenes theatre need ed vacuum cleaner could appear stage maneuver apparent control Since Music Theatre staff knew Beech Aircrafts work remote control technology missiles theatre approach ed company assistance developing such remote-controlled vacuum cleaner Tragellas normally designer engineer Missile Programs model airplane en thusiast agreed take project spare time sounds complicated Tragellas said once get involved remote control limited imagination Tragellas installed radio receiver old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner tached braking devices wheels steering control machine worked like tracked vehicle said steer braking wheel other Tragellas said hooked up another control could use sweepers normal 110-volt power source run motor wed have vacuum cleaner sound air puff up dust bag would normally AVP Dick Crowley comes fol lowing Some time ago Denver CO model clubs recognized importance working newcomers hobbyto encourage assist development building flying skills club am talking about Miniature Aero Sport stersMAS MAS has reason proud its pro gram young members par ticular member Eric Lopez 10 year old son Vince Lopez Vince too very proud son has club training program since eight years old Young Eric received wings June 23 1982 soloed Eric received beautiful trophy engraved name achieve ment statistics club has awarding solo trophies past three years earn Eric product outstanding MAS training program training pro gram geared young old alike big benefit getting new blood model aviation fraternityoh yes Erics dad proud son has trouble keeping buttons shirt Sixteen Indoor meets between January May Thats right Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have announced indoor season something everyone interested may get information contacting Richard E Johns 4983 Knox Ct Denver CO 80221 phone 3034775564 Hutch Bunch RC Group plans hold major Model Expo Hutchinson KS Kansas State Fairgrounds March 1213 For info contact club president Ken Riley %Sunflower Elec 100 W 2nd Hutch inson KS 67501 Jim Traw Norman OKthats District VIII shares club unashamedly copied District IXs Season Flyer Program well patch slightly modified has sent to earn coming year expect just Jim thanks District IXs Season Program still go ing strong enters 1983 cost $250 per patch Fly least once month 12 months qualify Patches available District IX VP Travis McGinnis good news around District IX next month KEEP EM FLYING 102 Model Aviation Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Roe Langlois Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 AuOciete VicePreaidanu Torn Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lae Veges NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Bob Kampmenn 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orerigewle CA 98662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Sot Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tun AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 SnOwden Ave Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tattle 417 Ehilani St Pukalan Maui HI 96788 Al WIIIamwn 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9614803 years IMS Pasadena biggest best yet Bill Northropis idea sure grow ing aisles jammed people both days show Make must next years list things Im going have District X meeting MAC show 23rd April show will Anaheim Convention Center meeting will evening after show closes time place will post ed AMA booth show Hopefully some AVPs will AVP Tucson writes Winter Nats 90 entries Bob Reynolds goes say Tucson Radio Control Club planning US/lnternational ducted fan flyAlaska ldaht C Mtrmtana C Orrtn Washmatto XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DittrictXl Vice-Presidest 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaea VIca-Prealdanra Al Culver 16075 von Elm Pocetello ID 83201 Simon Dreege Box 58 Broadvew MT 50015 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwooci Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 8078 Vicksurg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klametli Fall, OR 97601 Chick Young 290201 Ave. s 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Praquessey Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Haig Portland OR 97238 Phone 5031 761-5103 Last column announced Idaho RC EXPO would Pocatello Wrongoit will BOISE April 30 through May 1 will 18 categories limited RC year because space limitations further information contact Paul Card 2722 Weaver Circle Boise ID 83704 SRAC Polar Bear coming point either March 12/13 19/20 Wayne Nodland CD long standing contest Also SRAC has scheduled contest May 28/29 fly-in 30th will fun fly called MAYFLY latest T-Bird Screech Wayne Van Meter quotes latest AMA News instructions about identifying plane Un fortunately part instructions left later 83 Hell send information becomes available Bob also says Ray mond j Black Jr Los Cruces wearing AMAs gold patches Bob sold him before year end deadline 1982 Team Challenge race Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California FFMAASC saw Bakersfield Flying Team besting Max Men 101 points2689 2588 Pretty close individual race Open winner Steve Beebe RFT besting Bob White MM Steve 66 points Bobs 58 didnt receive word Junior Senior winners will list find out now know east coast will get its long awaited Nats Theyll held Westover AFB Massachusetts last week July dont know what Free Flight situation will yet dont bring 15 second run 5 minute max models Taft type Itll probably Category III field tight criteria Reno has good shot 1984 Nats San Diego can get loose ends tied gether maybe can have 1985 Nats AMA tabletop type display booth has getting good workout would like spice up mall show drop line Its yours no cost would like appear club give talk show filmdrop line Againthis no cost club THERMALS out article News Council action November 81 identification may model Now ap lies Sport fliers contest flying other rules found rule book What left out part about model also learned Big Sky Thunderbirds have permission display models terminal Johnson-Bell Field Missoula What fantastic opportunity public rela tions Maybe other airports could talked such display Johnson-Bell will plaque club name A/C builder will also identified Bat Sheet indicates WEBS Meet Redmond field 12th March another Kent Field April 9 Boeing Hawks sponsoring Indoor meet Overlake High School Bellevue March 4th 25th April 22nd SOBs flying Indoor meeting nights Overlake School gym Redmond March 22nd April 26th Interclub Challenge Series 1983 involving Pacific Ace sponsored SOBS information con tact Ken Rice 17519 Brook Blvd Bothell WA 98011 recent meeting NorWesters new Prez Dave Hagen led discussion direction club Paramount among ideas brought up must better coordination activities put clubs area would suggest use Don Zipoy since essentially AVP FF central person can act bring clubs together case detri ment have unnecessary conflicts schedule Everyone should have op portunity attend contests possible needs interclub participation too NorWesters go ing set regular flying dates promote activity Finally read two Indoor contests scheduled Thomas Jr High HillsboroMarch 20th April lOth Tn-City Modelers Pasco area looking new flying field interim have permission fly 40 x 3000 ft runway located local vine yard Sounds like ideal place After youve smashed plane dont have go far drown sorrows Word 83 Northwest Regionals Eugene will include FAI Team Race Bal loon Bust Stunt three classes Carrier three classes Dates May 28th 29th Eugene top flight contest al much fun watch compete Also remember Dave Mullens AVP CL interests District XI Keep him informed concerns about AMA stuff Dave said will Tune-Up Kent May 8th given growing Seattle Sky Raiders apt items read lately remark Skagit RC Flier field mowing would suspended until someone figured out mow under water sup pose should grateful dont have shovel days drifts pipeyard Fairbanks seem attractive speaking gang Fairbanks mall show University Mall com plete slide show put Marty Hall well received helps keep unbelievers side Now could just convince other sticking together better infighting rugged individualists arent Word AVP Gary Fuller Gastineau Group will have Biplane Fun Fly April 10th tentative plans MAMOO Scale Fun Fly Sakgway May 30th Mamoo Scale monoplanes minimum six-ft wing span biplanes five-ft minimum wingspan read article small AT-6 MAN youll know group ordered case kits going get AT-6 racing going rumors some Portland clubs getting AT-6 racing too has lot good points opposed high cost of racing scene April 9th 10th dates Benton Co EXPO Corvallis As yet havent seen hard information EXPO imagine will well done usual should have District XI meet ing sometime Saturday after lunch Unfortunately Barnstormers Static Show date has moved up may well have happened time read will March 5th 6th OMSI audi torium just west Portland US 26 will nine categories show will include both boats cars first time fee get OMSI contestants officials however still havent heard about CAMS Sym posium keep sharp lookout should very worthwhile attending Zillah May 21st 22nd SkyKnights Spring Open er formerly Mudhole OMAS lake April 24th Contest time approachingI hope see HAPPY FLYING April 1983 103 JUNIOR FLIGHT Don Rosss Extravaganza few issues ago wrote about fun Don Ross friends flying 30-in span Pacific Ace last spring free swinging contest featured toilet paper streamers Everybody flew models same design easy-building easy-flying oldie 1930s famous Pacific Ace 1983 everyone will building fly ing equally famous 30 BLACK BULLET model very similar Pacific Ace ex cept low-winger ED WH TTE N Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 closet full supplies Don will put together balance materials combine Schlueter partial kits will real big help ask Don about AND SO t surefire pure enjoyment coming spring get touch DON ROSS year BLACK BULLET Old-Timer Models case Im referring MikeMulligans company run Jim Noonan Milwaukee MUse MuUIgms CIF1C ACE BLAcK BULLET Dont let low-wing design bother Black Bullet isa super flier Incidentally mentioned years model would Moth Don changed tune due necessity enlarging plans making up kits Fortunately SCHLUETER FF MODELS 3508 Poinsettia Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266 has partial kits plans printed wood available both Pacific Ace Black Bullet what makes Black Bullet perfect choice 1983 partial kits 30 versions cost $470 must add $200 three kits ordered Don Ross advises 1983 contest will likely last weekend June Galeville NY conjunction East Coast Free Flight Championships Whatever date scheduled Championships will also date Black Bullet contest will events both Black Bullet Pacific Ace 1 Duration total three official flights two ROG HL flight over 15 seconds qualifying official both airplanes used total score will increased 15% 2 Time Target event 3 Mystery Time event 4 famous Toilet Paper Tow event score determined number sheets multiplied best flight seconds may such event both airplanes 5 Distance event details yet worked out Sure sounds like super fun areas country urged build fly Pacific Ace Black Bullet have questions write DONALD H ROSS 38 Churchill Rd Cresskill NJ 07626 can also telephone him 2011568-5272 Don has already con tacted result previous article Junior Flight Earl Van Gorder Flying Models several old-timers getting back action folk have no o MODELS PO Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 firm created continues run solely bring good quality supplies plans enable turn out quality flying scale old time models 1930s Most stuff outdoor mod els some indoor items too like Absolight plastic film next lightest covering material microfilm Pictured below illustration real favorite Earl Stahls Hi-Climber Plans super model cost $175 names designers just makes drool ides Stahl theres Paul Lindberg Herb Markwiese AP Diel Roger Hammer Chet Lanzo Henry Struck Bill Winter Herb Weiss Bob Copeland Carl Schmaedig. dozens heroes past HI-CLIMBER 30 span Designed Earl Stahl 1936 Send $150 Mike Mulligan latest catalogue offerings Youll glad did Golly what would individuals bring us exactly what need. tly what want Time-Warp Prop S call propeller Time-Warp Prop several reasons First its nice easy prop make snt take much time really quite efficient can keep beginner indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM up air good long time Next after two blades cemented gether indicated drawing warped achieve proper pitch camber warped two methods same time So see really something Spock Captain Kirk would proud Lets make Okay first thing cut out two blades 1/32 sheet balsa Shape pretty much draw ing experiment different diameters blade shapes areas . after very inexpensive make bunch different ones will help pick out best Prop/Rubber Factor see Junior Flight article two issues ago Make sure overlap big enough theres enough material foreand-aft good solid hub Now comes fun part After joint solidly dry wet brush dipped water yes water side blade will become outerside convex surface prop immediately smear inside concave side surface Duco Ambroid cement Use finger cement will shrink pulling curling blade water outer sur face will expand balsa fibers also make curl thing watch ing blades correct direction Oh well first backwards youve made up blanks can rest right Look plastic prop youre doing warping will help visualize way blades ought go Also will bend surfaces away joint over joint get proper cupping blade helical curve Thats also fun part As cement water dry will form blades fingers. looking plastic prop guide Okay lets look drawing above Take two blades hand right hand glued behind the left hand Also blade right hand bent away end view prop left fore bending warping done view right after completion its nice dry sand prop slightly remove fuzz big cracks try again series little cracks t greatest will right Insert prop shaft between two blades center cement Youre set now very own TIME-WARP propeller break. le glue wont hurt Good luck 104 Model Aviation I
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/04
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p h L Synopsis ot Special AMA Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee December 11 1982 following attendance President John Grigg Lokpprt NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml Dan Parsons proxy absent VP-VIII Ted White VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO Joe Norcross proxy absent VP-X Jim Scarborough VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Also Nats Executive Committee members Homer Smith Chairman Richard Sonheim Bev Wisniewski Ron Morgan Bob Underwood Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoff Styles PR Director Guests Earl Witt past President AVP District Don Krafft AVP District IV John Preston 1 Nats Future Structure Discussed several ideas arising comments made during two minute statement period such buying permanent site introducing trade show aspect Nats perhaps develop manufacturers special interest groups symposia approved unani mously Headquarters distribute Special Interest Groups survey/questionnaire would solicit interest noninterest information about topics needed support equipment concerning staging seminars Nats either 1983 future also approved unanimously HQ distribute industry similar questionnaire exception questionnaire would specify particular seminar topics 2 No Nationals 1983 Pro con comments staging Nationals 1983 debated idea staging Nats everyother-year also discussed close debate general agreement except District VIII Academy should proceed developing plans 1983 N ats 3 1983 Nats Site Selection Izzo briefed assembly details Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts viable Nats site roll Things really going right beginning see light end tunnel suddenly light went out him otherseveryone touched Lee doer made things happen someday right now pushed pressed moved night day Maybe knew time limited would help ex plain drive persistence us became aware Lee few years ago became part Cox-Leisure Dynamics conglomerate began hear lot about Airtronics first due quality kits Lee Renaud produced quickly became known perfectionist stuff best heard much same about radio control equipment marketed what really brought Lee fore front model industry fierce attention fight new RC frequencies began work AMAs Frequency Committee its effort FCC brought together RC industry leaders sup port effort became Chairman Hobby Industry Associations Radio Con trol Division effort paid off last fall FCC gave us RC frequencies asked Lee crowned success separating Leisure complex own thingto pro duce better RC products deep suddenly suffered stroke resulted passing away mid-January shock us know worked him traumatic Nobody ready too much going Lee deeply involved like suddenly losing arm legthe universal reaction everyone lost some thing couldnt afford What really hurt knew great things going happen cause Lee person acknowledged could unify model 1983 Noting possibility inadequate FF Indoor Outdoor sites Westover much discussion separation events elsewhere Nats Executive Committee choice 1983 Nats Lake Charles LA also re viewed both whole Nats FF events Westover rest industry bring people together potential despite being aggressive tough plain spoken might offend gruff remark also pleased being good listener sincere interest others also generous money sponsor activities also himseltas nelper US teams World Championships other events typical question told problem What need Also typically re sponse request got itl~ Lee Renaud Free Flight roots New England giant RC world California great model designer personality meant couldnt ignored will miss him especially long talks phone person about aspect modeling AMA cared deeply about AMA thrilled new AMA building Its fitting fore name will prominently remem bered building known National Center Aeromodeling came went too fast too soon John Worth motion tnen approved Academy stage combined Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts FF site within 30 miles also approved Nats held August 7-14 week beginning July 24 August dates available continued page 96 92 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Larqest Sport Aviation Oryani~ton Lee RenaudToo Fast Too Soon Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 GOODBYE Farewell see ya laterterms use leaving friend very dear friend Lee Re naud bid farewell us early year soar forever modelers have gone before Lee founder owner mov ing force behind Airtronics Inc Downey CA designer very popular Aquila Sagitta sailplanes among others recent years marketed very fine Airtronics brand radio control system staunch supporter AMA FAI Soaring team things modeling efforts added gaining great deal support new AMA building will greatly missed hobby know join expressing deepest sympathies family friends ELECTRIFYING have talked about electric-powered models before yet time get close realize future model ing may lie power source Flying fields lost daily seems due noise com plaintselectric can solve problem New developments increasing power reliability power medium now rate capability power source avail able short Schnuerle 61 state ment may out date time reaches print Emil Giezendanner rumor has intends fly electric-powered Pattern airplane 1983 World Aerobatic Championships Pensacola Electric power may soon have its own World Championships time US AMA begin prepare electric future Toward end have asked AMA VP appoint delegate newly-to-be established electric flight team selection com mittee will necessary set up series qualification meets final team selection meet time permits like 1986 W/C instead possible 1984 W/C can run full series quarter finals semis finals Meanwhile behooves interested mod elers get ready same time several groups within AMA pushing establish ing classes electric-powered flight AMA meets Toward end attended meeting several interested parties attending IMS Show Pasadena good show too second meeting hopefully definitive out put will take place Toledo Show Saturday evening Check AMA booth time location Everyone welcome encouraged attend voice opinion MORE Perhaps greatest problem holding back real growth electric power feeling suitable toys perhaps need education magazine could carrier series articles electric power someone knowledgeable would volunteer write articles dozens questions need answering neophyte experienced modeler can match glow engine airplane prop What rules thumb match ing electric motor airplane prop What battery source use charge use speed reduction couplings motor direct drive set up servo actuated on-off switch What size wire fuse Questions questions questions Seems like have written above earlier have Still no has come ward attack difficult education process Will someone now FFFAI team members headed Aus tralia fall compete World Champs Jim Bradley Orlando FL Jim sent along picture himself below right hold ing two models best wishes AMA members FAI World Champ fliers DISTAFF women becoming volved model aircraft way another recent come attention Katie Martin President Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers 1982 reelect ed 1983 Katie doesnt just run meetings spearheaded effort resulted club obtaining its first flying field includ ing two runways excess 1000 ft avid accomplished flier also teaches others fly Congratulations Katie may other women follow lead NAAFAI have recently directed change increase course cost FAI stamp supporter fee old fee $5 has increased $10 supporter fee $1 $3 FAI stamp will now provide buyer membership NAA turn will benefit stamp buyer AMA well Recently has bit minor controversy within NAA relates its divisions AMA position contro versy supported several other divisions need voting power achieve position retain excellent relationship enjoy NAA its divi sions hold vote person AMA division member NAA Thus increased stamp cost will gain us vot ing power need along support other divisions assure smooth running NAA STARS recently good fortune bad taste attend annual meeting Southern Tier Aero Radio Society club active point distraction glued gether bonds real friendship help other President Big Bird Privateer also newsletter editor putting together monthly basis insulting fun rags anyone would care read start bonfires Part annual meeting award ing several gag trophiesa crash-point award bonehead year award Last years bonehead Big Bird selected years recipient Norm Orcutt being continued next page April 1983 93 member Jim Bradley twu urn nis meows Presidents Corner continued dumb enough plug servos wrong receptacle receiver taking radio back dealer complain ing did work Boy ever true qualification bonehead year Now start looking next years award recipients select bone head year would well find out invited meeting because have just single-handedly chosen Bonehead Club 1982 bought dinner wife IT MUST RETOLD Internal conflict strife rampant publication very short time back fact other journals hobby also carried various arguments about internal prob lems following presented raise controversy assure still organization individuals hopefully working toward common goals Better should read own publication read elsewhere choose hear internal prob lems quit reading right Executive Director John Worth serves under contract between himself AMA represented Executive Council two-year contract time option renew additional two years Recently complaints received some members charging Worth breached contract two counts contract provides situation AMA President shall appoint fiveman committee study situation report findings recommending either terminate contract Subsequently appointed required committee consisting Earl Witt Horrace Cain Don Lowe Murry Frank Cliff Piper Chairman After full investigation facts circumstances allega tions member committee voted against termination matter went Executive Council final action sup ported recommendation committee John Worths contract has auto matically renewed another two years nothing told al edged points complaints dont really matter committee recommend ed terminate What does matter has vividly brought home con cerned have trust responsiblihy investigate complaints have done Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Thomas Obringer Editor Sunday Flyers club newsletter Baltimore MD writes looking picture am sending began think unsung heroes backbone hobby such Editors Contest Directors etc began see something else Suddenly could see real unsung hero behind us wives wife Delores no excep tion puts up workroom smells Saturday Sunday mornings types club newsletter after write would hobby wonderful wives behind us case eaten up curiosity picture friends Thomas Delores Obringer holding club newsletter up read Last month ran picture little girl named Katie Doe using crutches stand ing next famous country music singer Orlando father quickly explained crutches discarded well again Okay next picture cen ter bottom Katie left no crutches Debbie Violett father Greg Doe 94 Model Aviation Nashville Rhonda James Greg holding Formula racer hopes win Americas top Formula pilots People comment everywhere Free Flight enthusiasts modelers carry wives family along contests probably wives can retrieve forth Well isnt necessarily true Just top RC fliers involve loved ones FF people Example Have ever seen Dave Brown anywhere Sally order substantiate wild claim will necessary show proof following picture next page top right another top Formula Racer win ner Mr Bob Brogdon pretty wife Linda Powder Springs GA Bob sporting No 8 Polecat cleverly made himself can give anybody run money flashy Radio Con trol event Linda told feeds him Have ever Florida Orlando Tangerine International featured six full days Radio Control fun events including Scale racers Aerobatics RC Helicopter Florida beautiful state sunshine orange juice Pictured Formula Pylon Racer five important team members flying person shown played important part planes overall performance LR Rick Cranmer Palm Harber FL built plane handled transmitter Darlene Cranmer Ricks wife kept him happy calm Susan Dan Juho Clearwater FL provided constructive spectatoring Lastly center Ricky Jr supervised affair overall todays complicated diverse modeling entire team sometimes necessary win keeps house clean Also goes along contests Well lucky can get way some top Scale models showed up Tangerine Pictured low Dan Santich Winston-Salem NC winning P-26 winning P-26 took year build features 10028 rivets has 315 Kawasaki engine turning huge pro peller Dan told same model fea tured September 1982 Model Airplane News also isnt bit scared fly looks size model appears Dan might conceivably jump end day fly back home North Carolina 1980 won second Orlando Baby Bullet another happy modeler con test wife along keep him calmed down Meet Buddy Gail Roos Ros well GA Buddy also contending Quarter Midget Pylon racing event Tangerine Ive never seen happier couple life next month Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Big Year. started banga whole pile new RC frequencies FCC good omen AMA 1983 big answer muttered things like should joinwhat has AMA done though AMA has grown tremen dously past ten years mostly due RC activities side lines seemed feel didnt need AMA though enjoying RC activity AMA made possible didnt seem know care ap preciate AMA has gotten RC frequency FCC has ever awarded way back SOs now attitude seemed Fine past history what has AMA done lately Well took about four years finally got answer flock new frequencies available now weve also stockpiled some answers future new frequencies come five years now bit later same time got new building built also few years making got done its simply office AMA Headquarters Its model museum library visitors center reposi AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consists over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable deposit must cluded film requested full list information order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 815 Fif teenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope Following partial list films available THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country Including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS 1979 film types sizes Scale model air craft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber tory model aviation archives short its new National Center Aeromodeling world Its ours-yours minecreated free enterprise system Its real its its part aeromodeling history As commer cial goes Weve come long way. Meanwhile continue make history membership figures 1983 show us already over 50000 well way top ping last years time high over 83000 Its shaping up big year Place Be. 83. Chicopee 1983 Nats coming together spectacular event first time Nats New England first new breed Nats wIl much worlds biggest model meetthis year will include what might well called AMAs first national convention will lots activity dont enter fly will displays demos talks seminars etc headquarters will big super hotel just few five miles airfield will activity day night Air Force addition lending us use Westover Air Force Base will help us produce grand finale weekend show ownstatic displays flight demonstrations effect will combined AMA-Air Force Open House show off whole spectrum what about dates July 24-31 extra emphasis last three days Weve got excellent situation food lodginglots places eat good reasonably priced hotels close college dorm accommodations close also Youll hear lots develops plan now therethe place 83 FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS New York Toledo MACS California about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its National Air Space Museum Shows ballooning hang gilding aerobatics commercial military including Blue Angels Navy Team About 30 minutes WINGS & THINGS British made film general Interest Great age group has excellent coverage types model flying music no narration about 25 minutes FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY Pro duced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Co about 20 minutes 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS story first time event held US Doylestown PA AMAS first professionally produced film about 25 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber Please note flying sites film PLANE PLACE PERFECT DAY available request AMA Special Events Depart ment film tells about modei aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation govern ment agencies other potential site donors narration about 15 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber April 1983 95 Synopsis continued page 92 4 Nats Procedure Manual Foreman re ported progress towards comple tion manual presentation ready meeting 5 Re-establish Junior Senior Nets Champions noted pres ent computer access have ability generate champion standings easily past However also noted complicated endeavor also volving competition scheduling problems relatively few people Council charged Nats Committee investigate issue along possi bility instituting event category champi ons report back Council recommendation also agreed first place trophy plaque should inscribed champion 6 Increase Nats Per Diem Except dis cussion no action taken item 7 Replacement Policy AMA Radios Foreman reported Academy owns 24 walkie-talkie type radios five new recommended old radios replaced modern equipment suggested accomplishing purchasing two three new radios year old radios would used parts keep new radios repair Council unanimously approved purchasing four new radios year Foreman also spoke need estab lish budget purpose ongoing re pairs maintenance Academys electronic equipment Council authorized budgeting up $5000 per year electronic equipment maintenance 8 Shipping Crates Nats Electronic Equipment Foreman reported presently electronic equipment shipped card board cartons substantial enough tne traveling involved sug gested purchasing fiberglass foam lined cases directed look costs source report January Council meeting 9 Restructure Nats Executive Com mittee After considerable discussion approved unanimously Nats Execu tive Committee restructured two groups known Nats Executive Committee Nats Operations Subcom mittee Executive Committee shall eon sist Free Flight category manager Control Line category manager Radio Control category manager AMA Execu tive Director Nats Contest Director shall chosen annually first named members committee Nats Operations Subcommittee re ports Nats Executive Committee shall consist up five other members shall hold functional positions subse quent Nats shall selected Nats Executive Committee fall meeting category managers established Homer Smith FF Dick Sonheim RC Bev Wisniewski CL Homer Smith chairman Nats Executive Committee 19831984 10 Nets Announcement Policy Discus sion did produce motion generally agreed January 1 should latest announcement time following years Nats also suggested perhaps 2/3 vote should required deviate January 1 announcement policy Further discussion considered feasibili ty central permanent Nats site com mittee formed study possibilities Hardy Brodersen Bill Mathews committee report January Council meeting ii Addition/Deletion Competition Events Discussion noted proliferation Nats eventsadditions happen regularly deletions rare President directed Nats Executive Committee review Nats events list possible deletions report next Council meeting 12 Frequency Division Pattern proposal discussed radio frequencies allocated skill level class also class flown together preferably flight line President directed Nats Executive Committee review proposal im plementation recommended 1984 also referred Frequency Commit tee inclusion new frequencies Dave Brown approve initially fre quency decision i3 West Baden Purchase Brodersen re ported foremost Indoor sites nation up sale Northwood Insti tute West Baden IN suggested Council consider purchasing building grounds straw vote produced interest least investigating possibility Brodersen further advise Council January Council meeting 14 Winner Recognition Nats Dis cussion ways means Nats winners can receive rec ognition/publicity Nats Executive Com mittee study issue recommend procedures/methods can accomplished 15 Nats Fees As follow throughto motions October 82 Council meet ing minutes discussion again initiated open house concept 83 Nats Before final decision made cost analysis facets idea requested CALLING AMA HQ phone number 703/450-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 35 theml come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy differ ent commuting arrangements pre vent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern Central Mountain Western 9amNoon 13pm 8am1 lam Noon2pm 7amlOam llamlpm 6 amgain lOamNoon regret necessity zones other East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Nats Executive Committee reported January Council meeting 16 Nets Executive Director Policy Worth asked HQ executive personnel retained Headquarters administration rather field management Nats Executive Com mittee directed review revise situation necessary 17 Nats GeneraL McCollough spoke personal views concerning Nats stated serious study should done whole Nats concept may result changing character/format Nats know presently 18 Nats Trophies Brown reiterated concern about quality Nats trophies No definitive action taken noted general support upgraded version plaque type trophy provided 82 Nats Connecticut e Maine e Massaclwsetts Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 FIske St Holliston MA 01746 AsnocaW Iic.Pyenidffito Robert C arocteur 405 Main Street Natliun NH 03060 Dennin Folsom APO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don lrafft P0 Son 182873 Heritage LO. DunbUry MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Cocedinator Gaorge Wilnon 318 Fisher St Waloln MA 02181 following months before 1983 Nationals will write little about prep aration activities will taking place Nats major event District January 21st 22nd Nats Ex ecutive Committee met Quality Inn Chicopee MA evening 21st John Worth Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles met 51 club members Dis trict meeting need manpow er 1983 Nats presented Clubs throughout district will recruit necessary volunteers required interested offering help part- fulltime during Nats please contact Roman Polaski Below excerpts letter sent AMA chartered clubs District planning expand Nats point direction exposition expect start direction year series informative symposiums have designated Quality Inn Chicopee headquarters motel have excellent facilities conduct such sympo siums DURING THE NATIONALS HAVE SCHEDULED DISTRICT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY AT 8 PM IN THE QUALITY INN ON JULY 28TH Please plan attend will have major AMA officials attendance well leading fliers different categories will opportunity talk AMA offi cials question listen plans coming year Please make effort tend meeting opportunity speak responsible conduct business AMA 96 Model Aviation have obtained 300 rooms Elms College Chicopee desiring dormi tory rooms have designated Pioneer Valley RC Club host clubs Mr Roman Po laski 44 N Maple St Enfield CT 06082 phone 203/749-9743 person contact volunteer manpower important secure supply manpower 1983 Nats being first time Nats will held District I am sure enthusiastic about will support fullest extent suc cess contest dependent hospi tality supplying Nats officials necessary personnel effective efficient job would like see maximum attend ance competitive fliers Nationals opportunity compete national championship may feel have ability win lets get out compete especially Nats being located own district After everyone has start some time present time planning hold Pattern Pylon Control Line Free Flight Westover Helicopters Soaring New Jersey Yok DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Ausociat vpraaid5 Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Cvergreen An. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tonia Ricer NJ 08753 Adam SassIer 50 Randi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Santsr 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeajx NY 13135 Frequeascy Cooistissator George Myers 70 Froelslich Farm Rd Hickeville NV 11601 Second District Thoughts point usually expound time exposi tion will hopefully generated you Please write let know feel about following important issues 1 Are spending too dues dollars send teams abroad purpose international competition 2 Ditto fi nance intercontinental trips various persons FAI ClAM etc conventions faraway places discuss such Olympic-like ventures 3 Should AMA shell out mucho bucks pur chase West Baden Indiana Auditorium un Sale order have per manent Indoor flying site N B actually has proposed a-la Hutchinson KS 4 Should thus dismantle Nats keep comprehensive all-inclusive categorywise 5 Should stick present threeyear term office elected AMA officers extend four years return twoyear cycle have now abandoned 6 Should vote AMA officers continue limited Open members shall clude least Seniors well Enough month later Have watch length columns know lest usurp space hence keep important material out mag will held adjacent fields present ly have Indoor site also attempt ing locate higher ceiling public relations thrust will make family Nats due excellent sight seeing activities have area Geoff Styles planning bang-up public relations campaign enthusiasm have re ceived Chicopee Chamber Com merce expect Nats remembered everyone help needed make best Nats ever New Years Blessing April issue will reach until first week March As being written January 16th however shortly after New Years Wish time pass following worthy blessing Ed Runkel editor Transmifter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Parlin NJ also president May coming Holidays bring blessings peace happiness yours May prosper new year May future planes fly straight off board smooth silk land greased skid May latest project elic admiration friends fellow club members May mail order arrive time wings turn out straight MonoKote go wrinkle en gine start single flip idle like purr kitten May batteries last ever fuel never spill May plane never hit wires nor trees nor pumpkin patch May holiday stocking full goodies want whether new kit new engine money needed purchase hearts desire May epoxy mix right time paint dry quickly out dust insect specks May always have perfect flying days clear blue skies gentle steady breezes may radio control system work flawlessly til kingdom come photo affable Ed took first Annual Spring Meet club Home Sweet Home new home Reston VA will serve enduring monu ment involved AMA member realize great challenge could have ever responded magnificently aeromodelers sharing common dream must stir within deepest sensitiv ity profound feeling pride enor mous satisfaction realization basic ally same sentimental ity wit Dedication toward continued development model aviation great est sport hobby what ran through consciousness unfurled AMA banner site just few months ago amounted piles soil bull dozer lot ambition looked like Earl Witt Dave Brown background cam era Bob Voislavek Administrative Co ordinator HQ Mixed Emulsions According cient proverb picture worth thousand words As snapshot can save much writ ten material logical should use few reduced mini-size necessary goes first shot shows Bob Fiorenze impres sive ducted-fan pilots country superhot Skyhawk iext president Interstate Mod el Flying Club Frank Gorham speaking April 1983 97 Nats planning meeting Pioneer Valley RC Club Enfield CT New lona Island Model Airport meet ing WRAM Rye NY Nick Ziroli flashes famous smile STARS Giant Scale Rally Olean NY camera caught happy portrait another District II VIP Mr Frequency him self Bob Aberleproudly holding AMA plaque recognition eye-catching F-86 also seen Olean Rally Builder please contact Henry I-laffke Vineland NJ has taken up full-scale jocks have left off regards Gee Bee Racer designs Next share tense moment following photo annual Rhinebeck Classic Rally Mid-Hudson RC Society scheduled held year June 25dont miss Nats Workers Needed Now have East Coast Nats last impera tive as.stated earlier columns momentous project receive full support AMA members District II contestants also volunteer workers during week July 24 through July 31 Please please please write to Ed Izzo District VP let us know will able serve Nats Committee will assign work done work Pat tern Scale Flight judge Nats believe real kick sure doesnt seem like work meneither will GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Diva Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesocieta t#raeldeafla Joe Elban 36960 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluttarty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Carky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelahia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator James Eearden 5562 Foxrun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 15131 5424406 weather outside has finally unfortu nately turned winter Im beginning wonder Ill able get Cambridge morrow District III Symposium/Work shop have lost some branches off trees around due weight ice can hear guys down south now time year lot mall shows season demand films club meetings mall shows its peak hope get few copies films video tape year reduce lead three 16mm films fact Ive found video tapes work better mall shows club meetings due fact require less space dont need dark area Speaking mall shows Lacka wanna Aero Modelers Scranton PA held mall show last year sent included picture sent August appropriate time year Ed Slimak Jack Kostivk photo Barry Tevelin hope beautiful trophies beautiful models l what can] say about group mugs like will inspire get out support local mall show second picture Hawks Hur ricane Show Team taken Riverfest celebration held Cincinnatis river front last fall Pretty professional look ing group spite ugly mug slouch ing over podium Now know -he star radio television Bert Luchte right side pcrdium has recently taken over reins group wish him best luck continuing excellent efforts group bunch RC clubs southwest Ohio have gotten together challenge series round robin type event should fun Five clubs Cincinnati area building bunch Sweet-Stiks flying number different events next summer host ed club idea use same airplane special class SOME Show March compete Pylon Aerobatics Fun Fly contests hosted club throughout next year Limiting event same plane stock side exhaust engines mufflers 10-6 props should make interesting conpetition points schedule also emphasizes participation just flying eight contests gets points winning expect have ball Next month will let know Cambridge get-together went can get through ice things went Executive Council meeting Super Weekend California Its heck note isnt Ill ten miles Super Bowl wont able watch tele vision sure plan things great dont Delaware C District CeleEbsa Maryland Nerti Canslina Iv DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amdata Vlee-Prrddwb Wayne Abernathy 9206 CarendOnt 3 upper Marlboro MO 20670 Bob Chanespne 20 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispln 611 Binechwoad Ctsarlotteevilte VA 22901 V Bit Helms 2000 Tyvole Road Charlotte NC 29210 Scotty Moyaf 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn OE 19806 John Pnstn 7012 Olvira Covrt Falls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 263 Hotly Lane Mockeville NC 27028 FraqvaeesoV Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6409 WinthrOp Or. Fayettenilte NC 29301 Phone Enening 1919 488-5986 Just case havent heard 1983 Nats will held July 24th through 31st Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 98 Model Aviation Winners mall show L-R Frank Healy Rev Chas Peers Ted Mynyk long time now have trying find good site East Coast Nats Well make plans attend Westover located middle New England states Two major three-lane highways serve Westover Route 90 Mass Pike going east-west others 1-90 1-95 going north-south Bradley International Airport serves Westover ground transportation Westover very good RC CL will held main site Glider Helicopter can held local club fields FF can held field SAM Champs have held before abandoned airport nearby avail able Indoor could held home peanut Glastonbury local high ceiling site available Several being evalu ated including mammoth civic center Worcester ME Glastonbury CT Wor cester ME about 45 miles away worst abandoned airport Bowles Airport Agawam MA Dorm space should no problem Within 45 minutes field American Inter national College Springfield College Univer sity Massachusetts Smith College Amherst College Mount 1-lolyoke College Lady Elms College Westfield State College junior college Quality Inn Confer ence Center 296 Burnett Road Chicopee MA 01020 413/592-7751 has already fered special group rates AMA has 180 rooms 6000 square foot ballroom Chicopee surrounded museums galleries Basketball Hall Fame Bradley Air Museum myriad historical sites open public plenty prices reasonable five active clubs general vicinity promise record number participants record number spec tators very densely populated area AMA has some new tricks up its col lective sleeve years Nats too like seminars CDs seminars newsletter editors demonstrations educational exhibits model hobby industry special industry groups will encouraged give seminars also have gotten lot inquiries lately about R/C World Florida latest update PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN runway has now completed 300 feet long 50 feet wide has limerock base beautifully smooth paving Eight foot wide taxi ways connect 70foot long 24-foot wide pit area R/C World Vice-president Mario Yederlin ic will make maybe has made first flight off new runway details about first flight call Mario 305/994-0461 temporary road has built includ ing small bridge over creek runs through property field office tempo rary type will soon entrance expect staffed during normal business hours telephone will installed office telephone number will pub lished soon available R/C World becoming reality clubs District V have asked about Radio Control League North Carolina brief description RCNC Radio Control League North Caro lina RCNC organized 1954 state organization purpose coordinating promoting Radio Control airplane flying North Carolina Membership made up modelers statewide Virginia Tenne ssee South Carolina RCNC hosts two meets year RCNC Invitational June Anniversary Meet November RCNC conducts Steering Committee meet ings club representatives December January year time RC meets scheduled season best serve clubs interest planned activity After first committee meetings clubs apply sanctions second meeting final calendar prepared mailed RCNC member statewide coordination meets RCNC member service greatly reduces work load District IV Contest Coordinator An active membership drive continual activity particular emphasis repre sentative members RC clubs state After organizational plans discussed over several years RCNC formed North Carolina Model Hall Fame 1980 Origi nal criteria membership required modeler North Carolina native active modeling 15 years made outstanding contribution hobby sport modeling An Executive Committee formed first two years used catching up Hall Fame members Thereafter modeler will proposed membership year idea state organization very good gives some political clout also spreads word around about what other clubs doing increase member ship activity AMA members welcome mem bers RCNC anyone wishing join can contact Bill Helms AVP member appli cations Whats Happening District IV Roanoke Valley RC Club Fifth Annual Winter Time Auction Swap Shop first time will have RC Static Contest date March 5 1983 Northside High School Roanoke VA auction will held regardless weather conditions ad ditional information contact PA Cosmato 5219 Burnt Quarter jIrive Vinton VA 241 79 Hornet Aeromodelers SocietyCharlotte NC new field well underway con struction should completed early summer 1983 runway 600 feet long 100 feet wide has fine graded request funds pave runway grass remaining area has presented county commissioners membership will building park shelter safety barrier Hornet Aeromodelers negotiated Mecklenburg County Parks Recrea tion Department closed landfill model park approved will permanently supervised managed Hornets Plans also underway add Control Line area early spring future plans possible RC automobile area Brainbusters Free Flight Club FLASH!! Word has just come Paul Altenhoff winner Hand-Launch Glider King Orange Good show Paul course Paul used Reid Hulls design Rain Crow 40 years somebody will borrow design republish Reid will still around Con grats again Paul Reid New News Letter new newsletter month came National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association newsletter sounds like club based around RC Helicopters Its Washington DC area information contact Joe Lawrence 12538 Woodstock Drive Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Great newsletter Joe keep coming Wilson RC Modelers Association Soaring Contest May 21-22 1983 Two-meter Open classes Novice Expert will WR/CMA First Annual Contest information contact Ted Dietrich 2905 Winstead Road Rocky Mount NC 27801 District Columbia RC Club DCRC has announced Bealton Scale Contest Dates 17th 18th September Also Scale Pattern Contest will July Remem ber DCRC Auction March 18 1983 DC Maxecuters Ninth Annual Capitol door Scale Aircraft ContestMarch 12 1983 Andrews Air Force Base Navy Reserve Hang ar 10 am 6 pm Contact Dan Driscoll 2000 5 Eads Street No 301 Arlington VA 22202 Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poeflo Rico V Sooth Carolina vosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-0550 AisoalaOa V1caPraaldanu Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Or. Smyma TN 37161 Richard Jackson 108 ThornIee charleston Heighog SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Dairey Beach FL 33444 Joaegah Mlcallzz 5R 00866 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Cd Moormas 70 Fifth SL Shalirnar FL 32579 Harry Staram P0 Ram 676 Oneonia AL 35121 Tons Thacker 2390 ljwrenceville Hwy. L. Decatur GA30003 Frequency Coordluetor Burn Fielda 1096 Ontario St Jacksonville FL 32206 Phona Day 9041 368-6862 What Arts Hobby Shop Fields Hobby Shop Highland Hobby World Jackson ville Hobby Oasis Neptune Beach Orange Park Hobby World Orange World have common demonstrating support modelers donating plaques Third Annual Glen Sig Memorial Pat tern Meet March 19 & 20 meet sponsored Gateway RC Club Jackson ville FL benefit Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund owe lot Glen Sig hobby shops everywhere clubs put together also owe lot mayors county commissions such helped Flying Griffins Georgia open new flying field paved 50-foot 300-foot runApril 1983 99 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel way club few sponsors raised $5000 make reality Paradyne high tech Digital Data Com munication firm Largo FL has offered support its aeromodeling employees meeting facilities flying facilities com pany propertyprovided form char tered club adhere safety regulations use mufflers involve no significant costs company Thats good deal em ployees great show support high tech modelers Out curiosity other companies support modeling meet ing facilities and/or flying facilities Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI VicePresident 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Auociute Vlc.Presidlnita Lore, Nd, 843 Hill BnOOk Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwv. Owenabdm KY 42301 Raynsond Mayan P0 Box 243 SmithinIle MO 64089 Hale Olsen 820 Old Bonhiomme University City MO 63132 William G Sniavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 41708 Sean Wanton 3402 Hickory Lane Haal Crest IL 80429 Bill Ztmmer Bait 72 Varna IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator lame heck 584 Gragtchestar Sn. Lexington KY 40808 just dont make months like used remember 30 days somebody must have taken upon himself shorten because time between last column must less month VP trying get settled task hand Mail has AVPs coordinators others district Its very interesting process Future Time facility West Baden IN has used very successful door events last several years has come object great interest recently sale possible loss Indoor site has prompted investigation number per sons Present discussion centers around consideration purchase historic building its 300 surrounding acres subsequent possibility use entire site models later sure District VI will site 1984 Scale Team Selection event EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY August 12-14 1983 Both F4B Control Line F4C Radio teams will selected Southern Indiana RC Modelers will provide local support NASA National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers has developed event Much interest has already ex pressed Monty Groves California Birmingham Aeromodelers setting up informal liaison other local clubs local club will send representative meetings other clubs area probably different member month could have several good benefits such creating spirit camaraderie coopera tion among area clubs visit some other clubs area time time Arlie Kline Gateway RC Club flying model Stinson far away model airplane contest suddenly called friend take over controls Assured craft capable hands Arlie collapsed Arlie contest over died few days later Tampa comes word Tampa RC Aircraft Club member Dr Wade Baggs wife killed automobile accident just before Christmas memory Mr James G Enos Memphis Radio Control Club donated $725 AMA Building Fund Modeling probably could use missing man formation mark passing friends Dale Arvin Indiana will serve Co Contest Directors Mark model ing calendar have contacted AMA listing recognized special interest groups contact person intention establish cabinet representative group serve advisory task force yours truly district large will include member large discipline represent Sunday fliers well names will published chosen Time note Dan Neukirch Oakville MO brought photo first RC model 16 year old has modeling seven years mostly rubber Free Flight has AMA member year half know youll join wishing Dan successful modeling career Skylark shows concern careful building note Roger Wathen Forest Manor Schools Flying Raiders Club tells Moe Whitamore CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Anderson IN Phew minute thought other CIA gotten us Working Indianapolis Childrens Museum helped youngsters build good old AMA Cub Delta Dart origi nal design called Museum Piece what else Moe presently working advanced program Take writer old teacher thats used Delta Dart 10 years classes satisfactory ex perience simple model early can bear fruit years later Try youll like whether club individual project have received number newsletters already know out modeling land Please add mailing list can share some happenings Peoria ILWyre flyers Wyre Thought day am concerned about lack young people hobby young member nowadays 25 years old has married two years future AMA Are pre-teens teenagers gone forever words Editor Morrie Caudill present genuine concern would like address different youth weve spawned enamored TV eye video games computer keyboard no longer senses thrill wind wires cost Any thoughts youd like share Smithville MO Dam Buster list themselves Friendliest Little Club Dam Site love guess dam least step up Columbia IL club flies next towns lagoon thinks twice before retrieval field missed Bud Bodzioch CDed Chi cago Aero Angels Frozen Finger Flying Festi val January 3rd Twenty-six entries four states helped generate $130 MACA FAI Pitman Fund get best pitman world World Championships along best Combat fliers Good show gentlemen Now cut Kansas City MO KCRC Improvements being considered Lake Jacomo field including enlarging runway heli pad areas addition second public field area possibility Lake Longview Park Kansas City area enjoys excellent rapport park department authorities Last Thought Time childrens story Henny Penny Chicken Little find fowl tale consisted piece genuine misinformation sky 100 Model Aviation ne riying UITTIfl5 nad few planes show off new field Dan Neukirchs sister-in-law holds hes Skylark first RC model falling sky falling central character manages spread everywhere form full blown rumor record time about modelers some St Louis modelers arrived Florida contest Christmas time greeted news Floridians heard Buder Park St Louis closed down definitely due dioxin-contaminated soil washed down now well-known Times Beach shown times recently TV true site open oper ating normally sky fallen Sometimes rumors harmless very humorous Other times Please check facts sources before talking over back fence Indeed three forms communication telephone television tellamodeler number 314 487-1957 Iowa Michigan esota DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bredersen Dislritt VII Vice-Presulent P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant vicaPrendent Jack Finn 368 Hempden Or. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Associate vieePeudwsta Arthur Arro 1014 Woocasridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 C Shorewood Olod. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55504 William Rohrinq 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sr Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madisor WI 53711 Ron Seers 132S Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55426 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Eaat Main Upper Level Northville MI 48187 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 1313 437-4244 pleasure meet some EAA Museum January 16 brought John Worth AMA Headquarters make himself available personal response questions etc Pete Waters joined meet ing well role District Frequency Coordinator explain very important function Pete traveled own expense gentlemen time money least jack Finn District VII Assistant Vice-Presi dent traveled Iowa make himself available Quite bit AMA district officer horsepower present So superimposed auction swap shop proceedings having segment opening meeting general remarks adjourning area museum direct personal meetings several troops few transactions important felt general disappointed didnt have time audience know anxious get going auction very few came away auction talk Finn Worth Pete Waters auCtion swap shop resounding success however topping last years attendance almost double Frequency Coordinator function Pete Waters manages can very important assist identifying trouble well advance learning hard way procedure locating club field aircraft sectional maps along sources trouble published FCC re ports result immediate notification mail clubs within 20 mile circle interference source Make sure club sec retary has given Pete information needs flying fields location latitude longitude possible distance compass heading some place Pete can find maps such town major highway intersection addition needs current club secretarys mailing address can send off notice discovers trouble writing about 3O0/a clubs record Pete address phone numbers appear column heading given tour Flying Electrons new field duly impressed little piece real estate doesnt look like much taken itself cold winters morning no out flying course its just field arrangements care fully made neighbors com munity work preparation members put shape Its lifes blood club photo Al Scidmore rounds out report Arkansas siana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vica-Presideel P0 Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aucciete VicePraaidents Sob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72206 Gene Hamral 301 N Yale Or. Garlapd TX 71042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleinanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Palmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irsong TX 75061 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertleeville OK 74003 Sd Sineerar 3416 David Dr. Mexaina LA 70003 Frequency Coondinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Gund Prairie TX 75060 ----- told husband wanted him show some tenderness dnt know showed propeller cut finger know very undignified way start column feel sure will agree modeling supposed fun should laugh ourselves once column will written very positive manner always aimed encouraging much fun hobby can Notice photo head column picture done Randy Randolph name sounds sortof familiar look back through past couple years model airplane magazines will find bunch articles helpful hints building entire models authored Randy Randolph models have made covers some magazines color yet Back photo Notice Randys articles construction hints photos excellent might ask him write article future con struction photography few us design geniuses could get articles published give Randy some credit credit due has long modeling leader District VIII recent past very good President Dallas RC Club presently serving District VIII Contest Coordinator note unimportant interesting item also involving Randy Randolph concerns again photo did column Randy brought over four poses choose astonished because eyes photos looked far like fine old friend Carl Goldberg did Honest Carl same size shave off sideburns stand us side side both assume same happy grin look like twins So much shall suggest Carl silly us have separate photos taken future can just use same photo change name Cheap No just frugal Since nearly us have enjoyed flying C Goldbergs designs might enjoy note about Carl November 21st number Carls friends helped him celebrate 70th birthday What has got District VIII Well air over model airports Southwest full Goldberg designed model planes popular RC Soaring glider parts right now Carls Gentle Lady great model suggest beginner Happy Birthday Carl way greeting sent Carl birthday 30-feet long Beth Mrs Goldberg strung 30-foot greeting around patio everyone read whole thing live 70 credit hobby Carl promise least 30-ft greeting too switch subject directly matters relative District VIII about three weeks 1983 am simply astonished enthusiasm already generating among membership thought would mention contacted list has gotten too long communications have balanced mixture congratulations election requests information offers help bless folks newsletters few pretty legitimate gripes Honest didnt know modelers cared believe hope hobby spite anything show healthy scatter communi cation have received just three weeks word has come some form follow ing areas Austin TX Bartlesville OK Clovis NM Texarkana TX Monroe LA Houston TX Bedford TX Corpus Christi TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Lake Charles LA Fort Worth TX bunch have probably missed good time suggest club send news letter notices might put out way can help exchange informa April 1983 101 Taken West Towne Mall Show held January shown John Dalman club Presi dent Madison Area RC Society stand ing LR John Lusk Carl Moha Bob WischeraIl members MARCS tion can sure vote wisely behalf know what doing thinking same time would like invite clubs outside District VIII put mailing list too see Coun cii member will voting national issues vote will directly affect future direction hobby fun will will AMA club member outside District VIII might think wise behalf of AMA receive clubs newsletter will ap preciate help making smarter matters relative AMA modeling vicinity excellent reason us exchanging newsletters simply other guy might having fun subject newsletters am now receiving electro-flight newsletter out Belgium great called Ampere Flyer produced Belgium Dele gate FAI-CIAM Electric flight rapidly upcoming thing clean quiet simple reasonable gb-engine flight can truly flown schoolyard no noise bother cranky neigh bor flying quite bit Southwest combination better mag nets motors improved rechargeable bat teries quick-change chargers make real pleasure Lots room development improvement gaining greatest area growth aeromodel ing Southwest present RC Soaring gliders just great because much basic can get ginner would believe Control Line flying has risen ashes Dallas-Fort Worth area taxing dealers lay enough supply kits supplies handle demand Too Indoor flying area gaining new dig nity popularity Looks like alls night modeling world least certain ly District VIII * * * * *all now* * * * * Colorado 0 Kansas C Nebraska IXWyomii DISTRICT REPORT Travis MilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Avada CO 80005 Roen 8112622 S coffme casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linduts Or. Prairie village KS 60208 Osck Crowley 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St. Lincoln N6 68606 Tim Master, 429 Oogwood Grafton NO 58237 Jim Rlcktt 5185 cloudae Sioux PaIls 5057103 Coowenf Sid Gate, 2380S Holly P1. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day t303 761-5960 303 767-4082 District IX members spotlight Omaha Nebraskas George Leib sends news CL flier Bill Nusz following picture running 200 mph modified Super Burp dyna jet powered model Bill placed third Jet Speed 1982 Nats speed 169 mph Bill member Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Keep up good work Omaha have no picture Mr Bill Beck Lake wood CO did would surely show modeler big heart sincere interest young modelers Some months back included letter column john Laughlin describing need assistance junior program has involved Bill sent cash donation help continue Johns junior program efforts Bill Beck also relates has entered subscription Model Aviation school library Lakewood Jr High School close lives further told club juniors used work church District IX hats off Bill Beckwe could well use role models like Bill name Loren Tragellas Wichita KS well-known modeling circles low behold District IX Loren also ac tive show biz Loren works Beech Air craft Wichita company newspaper shares Loren recently used RC exper tise musical comedy No No Nanette several scenes theatre need ed vacuum cleaner could appear stage maneuver apparent control Since Music Theatre staff knew Beech Aircrafts work remote control technology missiles theatre approach ed company assistance developing such remote-controlled vacuum cleaner Tragellas normally designer engineer Missile Programs model airplane en thusiast agreed take project spare time sounds complicated Tragellas said once get involved remote control limited imagination Tragellas installed radio receiver old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner tached braking devices wheels steering control machine worked like tracked vehicle said steer braking wheel other Tragellas said hooked up another control could use sweepers normal 110-volt power source run motor wed have vacuum cleaner sound air puff up dust bag would normally AVP Dick Crowley comes fol lowing Some time ago Denver CO model clubs recognized importance working newcomers hobbyto encourage assist development building flying skills club am talking about Miniature Aero Sport stersMAS MAS has reason proud its pro gram young members par ticular member Eric Lopez 10 year old son Vince Lopez Vince too very proud son has club training program since eight years old Young Eric received wings June 23 1982 soloed Eric received beautiful trophy engraved name achieve ment statistics club has awarding solo trophies past three years earn Eric product outstanding MAS training program training pro gram geared young old alike big benefit getting new blood model aviation fraternityoh yes Erics dad proud son has trouble keeping buttons shirt Sixteen Indoor meets between January May Thats right Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have announced indoor season something everyone interested may get information contacting Richard E Johns 4983 Knox Ct Denver CO 80221 phone 3034775564 Hutch Bunch RC Group plans hold major Model Expo Hutchinson KS Kansas State Fairgrounds March 1213 For info contact club president Ken Riley %Sunflower Elec 100 W 2nd Hutch inson KS 67501 Jim Traw Norman OKthats District VIII shares club unashamedly copied District IXs Season Flyer Program well patch slightly modified has sent to earn coming year expect just Jim thanks District IXs Season Program still go ing strong enters 1983 cost $250 per patch Fly least once month 12 months qualify Patches available District IX VP Travis McGinnis good news around District IX next month KEEP EM FLYING 102 Model Aviation Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Roe Langlois Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 AuOciete VicePreaidanu Torn Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lae Veges NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Bob Kampmenn 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orerigewle CA 98662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Sot Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tun AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 SnOwden Ave Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tattle 417 Ehilani St Pukalan Maui HI 96788 Al WIIIamwn 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9614803 years IMS Pasadena biggest best yet Bill Northropis idea sure grow ing aisles jammed people both days show Make must next years list things Im going have District X meeting MAC show 23rd April show will Anaheim Convention Center meeting will evening after show closes time place will post ed AMA booth show Hopefully some AVPs will AVP Tucson writes Winter Nats 90 entries Bob Reynolds goes say Tucson Radio Control Club planning US/lnternational ducted fan flyAlaska ldaht C Mtrmtana C Orrtn Washmatto XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DittrictXl Vice-Presidest 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaea VIca-Prealdanra Al Culver 16075 von Elm Pocetello ID 83201 Simon Dreege Box 58 Broadvew MT 50015 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwooci Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 8078 Vicksurg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klametli Fall, OR 97601 Chick Young 290201 Ave. s 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Praquessey Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Haig Portland OR 97238 Phone 5031 761-5103 Last column announced Idaho RC EXPO would Pocatello Wrongoit will BOISE April 30 through May 1 will 18 categories limited RC year because space limitations further information contact Paul Card 2722 Weaver Circle Boise ID 83704 SRAC Polar Bear coming point either March 12/13 19/20 Wayne Nodland CD long standing contest Also SRAC has scheduled contest May 28/29 fly-in 30th will fun fly called MAYFLY latest T-Bird Screech Wayne Van Meter quotes latest AMA News instructions about identifying plane Un fortunately part instructions left later 83 Hell send information becomes available Bob also says Ray mond j Black Jr Los Cruces wearing AMAs gold patches Bob sold him before year end deadline 1982 Team Challenge race Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California FFMAASC saw Bakersfield Flying Team besting Max Men 101 points2689 2588 Pretty close individual race Open winner Steve Beebe RFT besting Bob White MM Steve 66 points Bobs 58 didnt receive word Junior Senior winners will list find out now know east coast will get its long awaited Nats Theyll held Westover AFB Massachusetts last week July dont know what Free Flight situation will yet dont bring 15 second run 5 minute max models Taft type Itll probably Category III field tight criteria Reno has good shot 1984 Nats San Diego can get loose ends tied gether maybe can have 1985 Nats AMA tabletop type display booth has getting good workout would like spice up mall show drop line Its yours no cost would like appear club give talk show filmdrop line Againthis no cost club THERMALS out article News Council action November 81 identification may model Now ap lies Sport fliers contest flying other rules found rule book What left out part about model also learned Big Sky Thunderbirds have permission display models terminal Johnson-Bell Field Missoula What fantastic opportunity public rela tions Maybe other airports could talked such display Johnson-Bell will plaque club name A/C builder will also identified Bat Sheet indicates WEBS Meet Redmond field 12th March another Kent Field April 9 Boeing Hawks sponsoring Indoor meet Overlake High School Bellevue March 4th 25th April 22nd SOBs flying Indoor meeting nights Overlake School gym Redmond March 22nd April 26th Interclub Challenge Series 1983 involving Pacific Ace sponsored SOBS information con tact Ken Rice 17519 Brook Blvd Bothell WA 98011 recent meeting NorWesters new Prez Dave Hagen led discussion direction club Paramount among ideas brought up must better coordination activities put clubs area would suggest use Don Zipoy since essentially AVP FF central person can act bring clubs together case detri ment have unnecessary conflicts schedule Everyone should have op portunity attend contests possible needs interclub participation too NorWesters go ing set regular flying dates promote activity Finally read two Indoor contests scheduled Thomas Jr High HillsboroMarch 20th April lOth Tn-City Modelers Pasco area looking new flying field interim have permission fly 40 x 3000 ft runway located local vine yard Sounds like ideal place After youve smashed plane dont have go far drown sorrows Word 83 Northwest Regionals Eugene will include FAI Team Race Bal loon Bust Stunt three classes Carrier three classes Dates May 28th 29th Eugene top flight contest al much fun watch compete Also remember Dave Mullens AVP CL interests District XI Keep him informed concerns about AMA stuff Dave said will Tune-Up Kent May 8th given growing Seattle Sky Raiders apt items read lately remark Skagit RC Flier field mowing would suspended until someone figured out mow under water sup pose should grateful dont have shovel days drifts pipeyard Fairbanks seem attractive speaking gang Fairbanks mall show University Mall com plete slide show put Marty Hall well received helps keep unbelievers side Now could just convince other sticking together better infighting rugged individualists arent Word AVP Gary Fuller Gastineau Group will have Biplane Fun Fly April 10th tentative plans MAMOO Scale Fun Fly Sakgway May 30th Mamoo Scale monoplanes minimum six-ft wing span biplanes five-ft minimum wingspan read article small AT-6 MAN youll know group ordered case kits going get AT-6 racing going rumors some Portland clubs getting AT-6 racing too has lot good points opposed high cost of racing scene April 9th 10th dates Benton Co EXPO Corvallis As yet havent seen hard information EXPO imagine will well done usual should have District XI meet ing sometime Saturday after lunch Unfortunately Barnstormers Static Show date has moved up may well have happened time read will March 5th 6th OMSI audi torium just west Portland US 26 will nine categories show will include both boats cars first time fee get OMSI contestants officials however still havent heard about CAMS Sym posium keep sharp lookout should very worthwhile attending Zillah May 21st 22nd SkyKnights Spring Open er formerly Mudhole OMAS lake April 24th Contest time approachingI hope see HAPPY FLYING April 1983 103 JUNIOR FLIGHT Don Rosss Extravaganza few issues ago wrote about fun Don Ross friends flying 30-in span Pacific Ace last spring free swinging contest featured toilet paper streamers Everybody flew models same design easy-building easy-flying oldie 1930s famous Pacific Ace 1983 everyone will building fly ing equally famous 30 BLACK BULLET model very similar Pacific Ace ex cept low-winger ED WH TTE N Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 closet full supplies Don will put together balance materials combine Schlueter partial kits will real big help ask Don about AND SO t surefire pure enjoyment coming spring get touch DON ROSS year BLACK BULLET Old-Timer Models case Im referring MikeMulligans company run Jim Noonan Milwaukee MUse MuUIgms CIF1C ACE BLAcK BULLET Dont let low-wing design bother Black Bullet isa super flier Incidentally mentioned years model would Moth Don changed tune due necessity enlarging plans making up kits Fortunately SCHLUETER FF MODELS 3508 Poinsettia Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266 has partial kits plans printed wood available both Pacific Ace Black Bullet what makes Black Bullet perfect choice 1983 partial kits 30 versions cost $470 must add $200 three kits ordered Don Ross advises 1983 contest will likely last weekend June Galeville NY conjunction East Coast Free Flight Championships Whatever date scheduled Championships will also date Black Bullet contest will events both Black Bullet Pacific Ace 1 Duration total three official flights two ROG HL flight over 15 seconds qualifying official both airplanes used total score will increased 15% 2 Time Target event 3 Mystery Time event 4 famous Toilet Paper Tow event score determined number sheets multiplied best flight seconds may such event both airplanes 5 Distance event details yet worked out Sure sounds like super fun areas country urged build fly Pacific Ace Black Bullet have questions write DONALD H ROSS 38 Churchill Rd Cresskill NJ 07626 can also telephone him 2011568-5272 Don has already con tacted result previous article Junior Flight Earl Van Gorder Flying Models several old-timers getting back action folk have no o MODELS PO Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 firm created continues run solely bring good quality supplies plans enable turn out quality flying scale old time models 1930s Most stuff outdoor mod els some indoor items too like Absolight plastic film next lightest covering material microfilm Pictured below illustration real favorite Earl Stahls Hi-Climber Plans super model cost $175 names designers just makes drool ides Stahl theres Paul Lindberg Herb Markwiese AP Diel Roger Hammer Chet Lanzo Henry Struck Bill Winter Herb Weiss Bob Copeland Carl Schmaedig. dozens heroes past HI-CLIMBER 30 span Designed Earl Stahl 1936 Send $150 Mike Mulligan latest catalogue offerings Youll glad did Golly what would individuals bring us exactly what need. tly what want Time-Warp Prop S call propeller Time-Warp Prop several reasons First its nice easy prop make snt take much time really quite efficient can keep beginner indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM up air good long time Next after two blades cemented gether indicated drawing warped achieve proper pitch camber warped two methods same time So see really something Spock Captain Kirk would proud Lets make Okay first thing cut out two blades 1/32 sheet balsa Shape pretty much draw ing experiment different diameters blade shapes areas . after very inexpensive make bunch different ones will help pick out best Prop/Rubber Factor see Junior Flight article two issues ago Make sure overlap big enough theres enough material foreand-aft good solid hub Now comes fun part After joint solidly dry wet brush dipped water yes water side blade will become outerside convex surface prop immediately smear inside concave side surface Duco Ambroid cement Use finger cement will shrink pulling curling blade water outer sur face will expand balsa fibers also make curl thing watch ing blades correct direction Oh well first backwards youve made up blanks can rest right Look plastic prop youre doing warping will help visualize way blades ought go Also will bend surfaces away joint over joint get proper cupping blade helical curve Thats also fun part As cement water dry will form blades fingers. looking plastic prop guide Okay lets look drawing above Take two blades hand right hand glued behind the left hand Also blade right hand bent away end view prop left fore bending warping done view right after completion its nice dry sand prop slightly remove fuzz big cracks try again series little cracks t greatest will right Insert prop shaft between two blades center cement Youre set now very own TIME-WARP propeller break. le glue wont hurt Good luck 104 Model Aviation I
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p h L Synopsis ot Special AMA Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee December 11 1982 following attendance President John Grigg Lokpprt NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml Dan Parsons proxy absent VP-VIII Ted White VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO Joe Norcross proxy absent VP-X Jim Scarborough VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Also Nats Executive Committee members Homer Smith Chairman Richard Sonheim Bev Wisniewski Ron Morgan Bob Underwood Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoff Styles PR Director Guests Earl Witt past President AVP District Don Krafft AVP District IV John Preston 1 Nats Future Structure Discussed several ideas arising comments made during two minute statement period such buying permanent site introducing trade show aspect Nats perhaps develop manufacturers special interest groups symposia approved unani mously Headquarters distribute Special Interest Groups survey/questionnaire would solicit interest noninterest information about topics needed support equipment concerning staging seminars Nats either 1983 future also approved unanimously HQ distribute industry similar questionnaire exception questionnaire would specify particular seminar topics 2 No Nationals 1983 Pro con comments staging Nationals 1983 debated idea staging Nats everyother-year also discussed close debate general agreement except District VIII Academy should proceed developing plans 1983 N ats 3 1983 Nats Site Selection Izzo briefed assembly details Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts viable Nats site roll Things really going right beginning see light end tunnel suddenly light went out him otherseveryone touched Lee doer made things happen someday right now pushed pressed moved night day Maybe knew time limited would help ex plain drive persistence us became aware Lee few years ago became part Cox-Leisure Dynamics conglomerate began hear lot about Airtronics first due quality kits Lee Renaud produced quickly became known perfectionist stuff best heard much same about radio control equipment marketed what really brought Lee fore front model industry fierce attention fight new RC frequencies began work AMAs Frequency Committee its effort FCC brought together RC industry leaders sup port effort became Chairman Hobby Industry Associations Radio Con trol Division effort paid off last fall FCC gave us RC frequencies asked Lee crowned success separating Leisure complex own thingto pro duce better RC products deep suddenly suffered stroke resulted passing away mid-January shock us know worked him traumatic Nobody ready too much going Lee deeply involved like suddenly losing arm legthe universal reaction everyone lost some thing couldnt afford What really hurt knew great things going happen cause Lee person acknowledged could unify model 1983 Noting possibility inadequate FF Indoor Outdoor sites Westover much discussion separation events elsewhere Nats Executive Committee choice 1983 Nats Lake Charles LA also re viewed both whole Nats FF events Westover rest industry bring people together potential despite being aggressive tough plain spoken might offend gruff remark also pleased being good listener sincere interest others also generous money sponsor activities also himseltas nelper US teams World Championships other events typical question told problem What need Also typically re sponse request got itl~ Lee Renaud Free Flight roots New England giant RC world California great model designer personality meant couldnt ignored will miss him especially long talks phone person about aspect modeling AMA cared deeply about AMA thrilled new AMA building Its fitting fore name will prominently remem bered building known National Center Aeromodeling came went too fast too soon John Worth motion tnen approved Academy stage combined Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts FF site within 30 miles also approved Nats held August 7-14 week beginning July 24 August dates available continued page 96 92 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Larqest Sport Aviation Oryani~ton Lee RenaudToo Fast Too Soon Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 GOODBYE Farewell see ya laterterms use leaving friend very dear friend Lee Re naud bid farewell us early year soar forever modelers have gone before Lee founder owner mov ing force behind Airtronics Inc Downey CA designer very popular Aquila Sagitta sailplanes among others recent years marketed very fine Airtronics brand radio control system staunch supporter AMA FAI Soaring team things modeling efforts added gaining great deal support new AMA building will greatly missed hobby know join expressing deepest sympathies family friends ELECTRIFYING have talked about electric-powered models before yet time get close realize future model ing may lie power source Flying fields lost daily seems due noise com plaintselectric can solve problem New developments increasing power reliability power medium now rate capability power source avail able short Schnuerle 61 state ment may out date time reaches print Emil Giezendanner rumor has intends fly electric-powered Pattern airplane 1983 World Aerobatic Championships Pensacola Electric power may soon have its own World Championships time US AMA begin prepare electric future Toward end have asked AMA VP appoint delegate newly-to-be established electric flight team selection com mittee will necessary set up series qualification meets final team selection meet time permits like 1986 W/C instead possible 1984 W/C can run full series quarter finals semis finals Meanwhile behooves interested mod elers get ready same time several groups within AMA pushing establish ing classes electric-powered flight AMA meets Toward end attended meeting several interested parties attending IMS Show Pasadena good show too second meeting hopefully definitive out put will take place Toledo Show Saturday evening Check AMA booth time location Everyone welcome encouraged attend voice opinion MORE Perhaps greatest problem holding back real growth electric power feeling suitable toys perhaps need education magazine could carrier series articles electric power someone knowledgeable would volunteer write articles dozens questions need answering neophyte experienced modeler can match glow engine airplane prop What rules thumb match ing electric motor airplane prop What battery source use charge use speed reduction couplings motor direct drive set up servo actuated on-off switch What size wire fuse Questions questions questions Seems like have written above earlier have Still no has come ward attack difficult education process Will someone now FFFAI team members headed Aus tralia fall compete World Champs Jim Bradley Orlando FL Jim sent along picture himself below right hold ing two models best wishes AMA members FAI World Champ fliers DISTAFF women becoming volved model aircraft way another recent come attention Katie Martin President Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers 1982 reelect ed 1983 Katie doesnt just run meetings spearheaded effort resulted club obtaining its first flying field includ ing two runways excess 1000 ft avid accomplished flier also teaches others fly Congratulations Katie may other women follow lead NAAFAI have recently directed change increase course cost FAI stamp supporter fee old fee $5 has increased $10 supporter fee $1 $3 FAI stamp will now provide buyer membership NAA turn will benefit stamp buyer AMA well Recently has bit minor controversy within NAA relates its divisions AMA position contro versy supported several other divisions need voting power achieve position retain excellent relationship enjoy NAA its divi sions hold vote person AMA division member NAA Thus increased stamp cost will gain us vot ing power need along support other divisions assure smooth running NAA STARS recently good fortune bad taste attend annual meeting Southern Tier Aero Radio Society club active point distraction glued gether bonds real friendship help other President Big Bird Privateer also newsletter editor putting together monthly basis insulting fun rags anyone would care read start bonfires Part annual meeting award ing several gag trophiesa crash-point award bonehead year award Last years bonehead Big Bird selected years recipient Norm Orcutt being continued next page April 1983 93 member Jim Bradley twu urn nis meows Presidents Corner continued dumb enough plug servos wrong receptacle receiver taking radio back dealer complain ing did work Boy ever true qualification bonehead year Now start looking next years award recipients select bone head year would well find out invited meeting because have just single-handedly chosen Bonehead Club 1982 bought dinner wife IT MUST RETOLD Internal conflict strife rampant publication very short time back fact other journals hobby also carried various arguments about internal prob lems following presented raise controversy assure still organization individuals hopefully working toward common goals Better should read own publication read elsewhere choose hear internal prob lems quit reading right Executive Director John Worth serves under contract between himself AMA represented Executive Council two-year contract time option renew additional two years Recently complaints received some members charging Worth breached contract two counts contract provides situation AMA President shall appoint fiveman committee study situation report findings recommending either terminate contract Subsequently appointed required committee consisting Earl Witt Horrace Cain Don Lowe Murry Frank Cliff Piper Chairman After full investigation facts circumstances allega tions member committee voted against termination matter went Executive Council final action sup ported recommendation committee John Worths contract has auto matically renewed another two years nothing told al edged points complaints dont really matter committee recommend ed terminate What does matter has vividly brought home con cerned have trust responsiblihy investigate complaints have done Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Thomas Obringer Editor Sunday Flyers club newsletter Baltimore MD writes looking picture am sending began think unsung heroes backbone hobby such Editors Contest Directors etc began see something else Suddenly could see real unsung hero behind us wives wife Delores no excep tion puts up workroom smells Saturday Sunday mornings types club newsletter after write would hobby wonderful wives behind us case eaten up curiosity picture friends Thomas Delores Obringer holding club newsletter up read Last month ran picture little girl named Katie Doe using crutches stand ing next famous country music singer Orlando father quickly explained crutches discarded well again Okay next picture cen ter bottom Katie left no crutches Debbie Violett father Greg Doe 94 Model Aviation Nashville Rhonda James Greg holding Formula racer hopes win Americas top Formula pilots People comment everywhere Free Flight enthusiasts modelers carry wives family along contests probably wives can retrieve forth Well isnt necessarily true Just top RC fliers involve loved ones FF people Example Have ever seen Dave Brown anywhere Sally order substantiate wild claim will necessary show proof following picture next page top right another top Formula Racer win ner Mr Bob Brogdon pretty wife Linda Powder Springs GA Bob sporting No 8 Polecat cleverly made himself can give anybody run money flashy Radio Con trol event Linda told feeds him Have ever Florida Orlando Tangerine International featured six full days Radio Control fun events including Scale racers Aerobatics RC Helicopter Florida beautiful state sunshine orange juice Pictured Formula Pylon Racer five important team members flying person shown played important part planes overall performance LR Rick Cranmer Palm Harber FL built plane handled transmitter Darlene Cranmer Ricks wife kept him happy calm Susan Dan Juho Clearwater FL provided constructive spectatoring Lastly center Ricky Jr supervised affair overall todays complicated diverse modeling entire team sometimes necessary win keeps house clean Also goes along contests Well lucky can get way some top Scale models showed up Tangerine Pictured low Dan Santich Winston-Salem NC winning P-26 winning P-26 took year build features 10028 rivets has 315 Kawasaki engine turning huge pro peller Dan told same model fea tured September 1982 Model Airplane News also isnt bit scared fly looks size model appears Dan might conceivably jump end day fly back home North Carolina 1980 won second Orlando Baby Bullet another happy modeler con test wife along keep him calmed down Meet Buddy Gail Roos Ros well GA Buddy also contending Quarter Midget Pylon racing event Tangerine Ive never seen happier couple life next month Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Big Year. started banga whole pile new RC frequencies FCC good omen AMA 1983 big answer muttered things like should joinwhat has AMA done though AMA has grown tremen dously past ten years mostly due RC activities side lines seemed feel didnt need AMA though enjoying RC activity AMA made possible didnt seem know care ap preciate AMA has gotten RC frequency FCC has ever awarded way back SOs now attitude seemed Fine past history what has AMA done lately Well took about four years finally got answer flock new frequencies available now weve also stockpiled some answers future new frequencies come five years now bit later same time got new building built also few years making got done its simply office AMA Headquarters Its model museum library visitors center reposi AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consists over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable deposit must cluded film requested full list information order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 815 Fif teenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope Following partial list films available THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country Including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS 1979 film types sizes Scale model air craft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber tory model aviation archives short its new National Center Aeromodeling world Its ours-yours minecreated free enterprise system Its real its its part aeromodeling history As commer cial goes Weve come long way. Meanwhile continue make history membership figures 1983 show us already over 50000 well way top ping last years time high over 83000 Its shaping up big year Place Be. 83. Chicopee 1983 Nats coming together spectacular event first time Nats New England first new breed Nats wIl much worlds biggest model meetthis year will include what might well called AMAs first national convention will lots activity dont enter fly will displays demos talks seminars etc headquarters will big super hotel just few five miles airfield will activity day night Air Force addition lending us use Westover Air Force Base will help us produce grand finale weekend show ownstatic displays flight demonstrations effect will combined AMA-Air Force Open House show off whole spectrum what about dates July 24-31 extra emphasis last three days Weve got excellent situation food lodginglots places eat good reasonably priced hotels close college dorm accommodations close also Youll hear lots develops plan now therethe place 83 FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS New York Toledo MACS California about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its National Air Space Museum Shows ballooning hang gilding aerobatics commercial military including Blue Angels Navy Team About 30 minutes WINGS & THINGS British made film general Interest Great age group has excellent coverage types model flying music no narration about 25 minutes FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY Pro duced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Co about 20 minutes 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS story first time event held US Doylestown PA AMAS first professionally produced film about 25 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber Please note flying sites film PLANE PLACE PERFECT DAY available request AMA Special Events Depart ment film tells about modei aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation govern ment agencies other potential site donors narration about 15 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber April 1983 95 Synopsis continued page 92 4 Nats Procedure Manual Foreman re ported progress towards comple tion manual presentation ready meeting 5 Re-establish Junior Senior Nets Champions noted pres ent computer access have ability generate champion standings easily past However also noted complicated endeavor also volving competition scheduling problems relatively few people Council charged Nats Committee investigate issue along possi bility instituting event category champi ons report back Council recommendation also agreed first place trophy plaque should inscribed champion 6 Increase Nats Per Diem Except dis cussion no action taken item 7 Replacement Policy AMA Radios Foreman reported Academy owns 24 walkie-talkie type radios five new recommended old radios replaced modern equipment suggested accomplishing purchasing two three new radios year old radios would used parts keep new radios repair Council unanimously approved purchasing four new radios year Foreman also spoke need estab lish budget purpose ongoing re pairs maintenance Academys electronic equipment Council authorized budgeting up $5000 per year electronic equipment maintenance 8 Shipping Crates Nats Electronic Equipment Foreman reported presently electronic equipment shipped card board cartons substantial enough tne traveling involved sug gested purchasing fiberglass foam lined cases directed look costs source report January Council meeting 9 Restructure Nats Executive Com mittee After considerable discussion approved unanimously Nats Execu tive Committee restructured two groups known Nats Executive Committee Nats Operations Subcom mittee Executive Committee shall eon sist Free Flight category manager Control Line category manager Radio Control category manager AMA Execu tive Director Nats Contest Director shall chosen annually first named members committee Nats Operations Subcommittee re ports Nats Executive Committee shall consist up five other members shall hold functional positions subse quent Nats shall selected Nats Executive Committee fall meeting category managers established Homer Smith FF Dick Sonheim RC Bev Wisniewski CL Homer Smith chairman Nats Executive Committee 19831984 10 Nets Announcement Policy Discus sion did produce motion generally agreed January 1 should latest announcement time following years Nats also suggested perhaps 2/3 vote should required deviate January 1 announcement policy Further discussion considered feasibili ty central permanent Nats site com mittee formed study possibilities Hardy Brodersen Bill Mathews committee report January Council meeting ii Addition/Deletion Competition Events Discussion noted proliferation Nats eventsadditions happen regularly deletions rare President directed Nats Executive Committee review Nats events list possible deletions report next Council meeting 12 Frequency Division Pattern proposal discussed radio frequencies allocated skill level class also class flown together preferably flight line President directed Nats Executive Committee review proposal im plementation recommended 1984 also referred Frequency Commit tee inclusion new frequencies Dave Brown approve initially fre quency decision i3 West Baden Purchase Brodersen re ported foremost Indoor sites nation up sale Northwood Insti tute West Baden IN suggested Council consider purchasing building grounds straw vote produced interest least investigating possibility Brodersen further advise Council January Council meeting 14 Winner Recognition Nats Dis cussion ways means Nats winners can receive rec ognition/publicity Nats Executive Com mittee study issue recommend procedures/methods can accomplished 15 Nats Fees As follow throughto motions October 82 Council meet ing minutes discussion again initiated open house concept 83 Nats Before final decision made cost analysis facets idea requested CALLING AMA HQ phone number 703/450-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 35 theml come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy differ ent commuting arrangements pre vent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern Central Mountain Western 9amNoon 13pm 8am1 lam Noon2pm 7amlOam llamlpm 6 amgain lOamNoon regret necessity zones other East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Nats Executive Committee reported January Council meeting 16 Nets Executive Director Policy Worth asked HQ executive personnel retained Headquarters administration rather field management Nats Executive Com mittee directed review revise situation necessary 17 Nats GeneraL McCollough spoke personal views concerning Nats stated serious study should done whole Nats concept may result changing character/format Nats know presently 18 Nats Trophies Brown reiterated concern about quality Nats trophies No definitive action taken noted general support upgraded version plaque type trophy provided 82 Nats Connecticut e Maine e Massaclwsetts Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 FIske St Holliston MA 01746 AsnocaW Iic.Pyenidffito Robert C arocteur 405 Main Street Natliun NH 03060 Dennin Folsom APO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don lrafft P0 Son 182873 Heritage LO. DunbUry MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Cocedinator Gaorge Wilnon 318 Fisher St Waloln MA 02181 following months before 1983 Nationals will write little about prep aration activities will taking place Nats major event District January 21st 22nd Nats Ex ecutive Committee met Quality Inn Chicopee MA evening 21st John Worth Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles met 51 club members Dis trict meeting need manpow er 1983 Nats presented Clubs throughout district will recruit necessary volunteers required interested offering help part- fulltime during Nats please contact Roman Polaski Below excerpts letter sent AMA chartered clubs District planning expand Nats point direction exposition expect start direction year series informative symposiums have designated Quality Inn Chicopee headquarters motel have excellent facilities conduct such sympo siums DURING THE NATIONALS HAVE SCHEDULED DISTRICT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY AT 8 PM IN THE QUALITY INN ON JULY 28TH Please plan attend will have major AMA officials attendance well leading fliers different categories will opportunity talk AMA offi cials question listen plans coming year Please make effort tend meeting opportunity speak responsible conduct business AMA 96 Model Aviation have obtained 300 rooms Elms College Chicopee desiring dormi tory rooms have designated Pioneer Valley RC Club host clubs Mr Roman Po laski 44 N Maple St Enfield CT 06082 phone 203/749-9743 person contact volunteer manpower important secure supply manpower 1983 Nats being first time Nats will held District I am sure enthusiastic about will support fullest extent suc cess contest dependent hospi tality supplying Nats officials necessary personnel effective efficient job would like see maximum attend ance competitive fliers Nationals opportunity compete national championship may feel have ability win lets get out compete especially Nats being located own district After everyone has start some time present time planning hold Pattern Pylon Control Line Free Flight Westover Helicopters Soaring New Jersey Yok DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Ausociat vpraaid5 Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Cvergreen An. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tonia Ricer NJ 08753 Adam SassIer 50 Randi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Santsr 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeajx NY 13135 Frequeascy Cooistissator George Myers 70 Froelslich Farm Rd Hickeville NV 11601 Second District Thoughts point usually expound time exposi tion will hopefully generated you Please write let know feel about following important issues 1 Are spending too dues dollars send teams abroad purpose international competition 2 Ditto fi nance intercontinental trips various persons FAI ClAM etc conventions faraway places discuss such Olympic-like ventures 3 Should AMA shell out mucho bucks pur chase West Baden Indiana Auditorium un Sale order have per manent Indoor flying site N B actually has proposed a-la Hutchinson KS 4 Should thus dismantle Nats keep comprehensive all-inclusive categorywise 5 Should stick present threeyear term office elected AMA officers extend four years return twoyear cycle have now abandoned 6 Should vote AMA officers continue limited Open members shall clude least Seniors well Enough month later Have watch length columns know lest usurp space hence keep important material out mag will held adjacent fields present ly have Indoor site also attempt ing locate higher ceiling public relations thrust will make family Nats due excellent sight seeing activities have area Geoff Styles planning bang-up public relations campaign enthusiasm have re ceived Chicopee Chamber Com merce expect Nats remembered everyone help needed make best Nats ever New Years Blessing April issue will reach until first week March As being written January 16th however shortly after New Years Wish time pass following worthy blessing Ed Runkel editor Transmifter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Parlin NJ also president May coming Holidays bring blessings peace happiness yours May prosper new year May future planes fly straight off board smooth silk land greased skid May latest project elic admiration friends fellow club members May mail order arrive time wings turn out straight MonoKote go wrinkle en gine start single flip idle like purr kitten May batteries last ever fuel never spill May plane never hit wires nor trees nor pumpkin patch May holiday stocking full goodies want whether new kit new engine money needed purchase hearts desire May epoxy mix right time paint dry quickly out dust insect specks May always have perfect flying days clear blue skies gentle steady breezes may radio control system work flawlessly til kingdom come photo affable Ed took first Annual Spring Meet club Home Sweet Home new home Reston VA will serve enduring monu ment involved AMA member realize great challenge could have ever responded magnificently aeromodelers sharing common dream must stir within deepest sensitiv ity profound feeling pride enor mous satisfaction realization basic ally same sentimental ity wit Dedication toward continued development model aviation great est sport hobby what ran through consciousness unfurled AMA banner site just few months ago amounted piles soil bull dozer lot ambition looked like Earl Witt Dave Brown background cam era Bob Voislavek Administrative Co ordinator HQ Mixed Emulsions According cient proverb picture worth thousand words As snapshot can save much writ ten material logical should use few reduced mini-size necessary goes first shot shows Bob Fiorenze impres sive ducted-fan pilots country superhot Skyhawk iext president Interstate Mod el Flying Club Frank Gorham speaking April 1983 97 Nats planning meeting Pioneer Valley RC Club Enfield CT New lona Island Model Airport meet ing WRAM Rye NY Nick Ziroli flashes famous smile STARS Giant Scale Rally Olean NY camera caught happy portrait another District II VIP Mr Frequency him self Bob Aberleproudly holding AMA plaque recognition eye-catching F-86 also seen Olean Rally Builder please contact Henry I-laffke Vineland NJ has taken up full-scale jocks have left off regards Gee Bee Racer designs Next share tense moment following photo annual Rhinebeck Classic Rally Mid-Hudson RC Society scheduled held year June 25dont miss Nats Workers Needed Now have East Coast Nats last impera tive as.stated earlier columns momentous project receive full support AMA members District II contestants also volunteer workers during week July 24 through July 31 Please please please write to Ed Izzo District VP let us know will able serve Nats Committee will assign work done work Pat tern Scale Flight judge Nats believe real kick sure doesnt seem like work meneither will GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Diva Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesocieta t#raeldeafla Joe Elban 36960 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluttarty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Carky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelahia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator James Eearden 5562 Foxrun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 15131 5424406 weather outside has finally unfortu nately turned winter Im beginning wonder Ill able get Cambridge morrow District III Symposium/Work shop have lost some branches off trees around due weight ice can hear guys down south now time year lot mall shows season demand films club meetings mall shows its peak hope get few copies films video tape year reduce lead three 16mm films fact Ive found video tapes work better mall shows club meetings due fact require less space dont need dark area Speaking mall shows Lacka wanna Aero Modelers Scranton PA held mall show last year sent included picture sent August appropriate time year Ed Slimak Jack Kostivk photo Barry Tevelin hope beautiful trophies beautiful models l what can] say about group mugs like will inspire get out support local mall show second picture Hawks Hur ricane Show Team taken Riverfest celebration held Cincinnatis river front last fall Pretty professional look ing group spite ugly mug slouch ing over podium Now know -he star radio television Bert Luchte right side pcrdium has recently taken over reins group wish him best luck continuing excellent efforts group bunch RC clubs southwest Ohio have gotten together challenge series round robin type event should fun Five clubs Cincinnati area building bunch Sweet-Stiks flying number different events next summer host ed club idea use same airplane special class SOME Show March compete Pylon Aerobatics Fun Fly contests hosted club throughout next year Limiting event same plane stock side exhaust engines mufflers 10-6 props should make interesting conpetition points schedule also emphasizes participation just flying eight contests gets points winning expect have ball Next month will let know Cambridge get-together went can get through ice things went Executive Council meeting Super Weekend California Its heck note isnt Ill ten miles Super Bowl wont able watch tele vision sure plan things great dont Delaware C District CeleEbsa Maryland Nerti Canslina Iv DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amdata Vlee-Prrddwb Wayne Abernathy 9206 CarendOnt 3 upper Marlboro MO 20670 Bob Chanespne 20 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispln 611 Binechwoad Ctsarlotteevilte VA 22901 V Bit Helms 2000 Tyvole Road Charlotte NC 29210 Scotty Moyaf 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn OE 19806 John Pnstn 7012 Olvira Covrt Falls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 263 Hotly Lane Mockeville NC 27028 FraqvaeesoV Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6409 WinthrOp Or. Fayettenilte NC 29301 Phone Enening 1919 488-5986 Just case havent heard 1983 Nats will held July 24th through 31st Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 98 Model Aviation Winners mall show L-R Frank Healy Rev Chas Peers Ted Mynyk long time now have trying find good site East Coast Nats Well make plans attend Westover located middle New England states Two major three-lane highways serve Westover Route 90 Mass Pike going east-west others 1-90 1-95 going north-south Bradley International Airport serves Westover ground transportation Westover very good RC CL will held main site Glider Helicopter can held local club fields FF can held field SAM Champs have held before abandoned airport nearby avail able Indoor could held home peanut Glastonbury local high ceiling site available Several being evalu ated including mammoth civic center Worcester ME Glastonbury CT Wor cester ME about 45 miles away worst abandoned airport Bowles Airport Agawam MA Dorm space should no problem Within 45 minutes field American Inter national College Springfield College Univer sity Massachusetts Smith College Amherst College Mount 1-lolyoke College Lady Elms College Westfield State College junior college Quality Inn Confer ence Center 296 Burnett Road Chicopee MA 01020 413/592-7751 has already fered special group rates AMA has 180 rooms 6000 square foot ballroom Chicopee surrounded museums galleries Basketball Hall Fame Bradley Air Museum myriad historical sites open public plenty prices reasonable five active clubs general vicinity promise record number participants record number spec tators very densely populated area AMA has some new tricks up its col lective sleeve years Nats too like seminars CDs seminars newsletter editors demonstrations educational exhibits model hobby industry special industry groups will encouraged give seminars also have gotten lot inquiries lately about R/C World Florida latest update PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN runway has now completed 300 feet long 50 feet wide has limerock base beautifully smooth paving Eight foot wide taxi ways connect 70foot long 24-foot wide pit area R/C World Vice-president Mario Yederlin ic will make maybe has made first flight off new runway details about first flight call Mario 305/994-0461 temporary road has built includ ing small bridge over creek runs through property field office tempo rary type will soon entrance expect staffed during normal business hours telephone will installed office telephone number will pub lished soon available R/C World becoming reality clubs District V have asked about Radio Control League North Carolina brief description RCNC Radio Control League North Caro lina RCNC organized 1954 state organization purpose coordinating promoting Radio Control airplane flying North Carolina Membership made up modelers statewide Virginia Tenne ssee South Carolina RCNC hosts two meets year RCNC Invitational June Anniversary Meet November RCNC conducts Steering Committee meet ings club representatives December January year time RC meets scheduled season best serve clubs interest planned activity After first committee meetings clubs apply sanctions second meeting final calendar prepared mailed RCNC member statewide coordination meets RCNC member service greatly reduces work load District IV Contest Coordinator An active membership drive continual activity particular emphasis repre sentative members RC clubs state After organizational plans discussed over several years RCNC formed North Carolina Model Hall Fame 1980 Origi nal criteria membership required modeler North Carolina native active modeling 15 years made outstanding contribution hobby sport modeling An Executive Committee formed first two years used catching up Hall Fame members Thereafter modeler will proposed membership year idea state organization very good gives some political clout also spreads word around about what other clubs doing increase member ship activity AMA members welcome mem bers RCNC anyone wishing join can contact Bill Helms AVP member appli cations Whats Happening District IV Roanoke Valley RC Club Fifth Annual Winter Time Auction Swap Shop first time will have RC Static Contest date March 5 1983 Northside High School Roanoke VA auction will held regardless weather conditions ad ditional information contact PA Cosmato 5219 Burnt Quarter jIrive Vinton VA 241 79 Hornet Aeromodelers SocietyCharlotte NC new field well underway con struction should completed early summer 1983 runway 600 feet long 100 feet wide has fine graded request funds pave runway grass remaining area has presented county commissioners membership will building park shelter safety barrier Hornet Aeromodelers negotiated Mecklenburg County Parks Recrea tion Department closed landfill model park approved will permanently supervised managed Hornets Plans also underway add Control Line area early spring future plans possible RC automobile area Brainbusters Free Flight Club FLASH!! Word has just come Paul Altenhoff winner Hand-Launch Glider King Orange Good show Paul course Paul used Reid Hulls design Rain Crow 40 years somebody will borrow design republish Reid will still around Con grats again Paul Reid New News Letter new newsletter month came National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association newsletter sounds like club based around RC Helicopters Its Washington DC area information contact Joe Lawrence 12538 Woodstock Drive Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Great newsletter Joe keep coming Wilson RC Modelers Association Soaring Contest May 21-22 1983 Two-meter Open classes Novice Expert will WR/CMA First Annual Contest information contact Ted Dietrich 2905 Winstead Road Rocky Mount NC 27801 District Columbia RC Club DCRC has announced Bealton Scale Contest Dates 17th 18th September Also Scale Pattern Contest will July Remem ber DCRC Auction March 18 1983 DC Maxecuters Ninth Annual Capitol door Scale Aircraft ContestMarch 12 1983 Andrews Air Force Base Navy Reserve Hang ar 10 am 6 pm Contact Dan Driscoll 2000 5 Eads Street No 301 Arlington VA 22202 Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poeflo Rico V Sooth Carolina vosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-0550 AisoalaOa V1caPraaldanu Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Or. Smyma TN 37161 Richard Jackson 108 ThornIee charleston Heighog SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Dairey Beach FL 33444 Joaegah Mlcallzz 5R 00866 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Cd Moormas 70 Fifth SL Shalirnar FL 32579 Harry Staram P0 Ram 676 Oneonia AL 35121 Tons Thacker 2390 ljwrenceville Hwy. L. Decatur GA30003 Frequency Coordluetor Burn Fielda 1096 Ontario St Jacksonville FL 32206 Phona Day 9041 368-6862 What Arts Hobby Shop Fields Hobby Shop Highland Hobby World Jackson ville Hobby Oasis Neptune Beach Orange Park Hobby World Orange World have common demonstrating support modelers donating plaques Third Annual Glen Sig Memorial Pat tern Meet March 19 & 20 meet sponsored Gateway RC Club Jackson ville FL benefit Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund owe lot Glen Sig hobby shops everywhere clubs put together also owe lot mayors county commissions such helped Flying Griffins Georgia open new flying field paved 50-foot 300-foot runApril 1983 99 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel way club few sponsors raised $5000 make reality Paradyne high tech Digital Data Com munication firm Largo FL has offered support its aeromodeling employees meeting facilities flying facilities com pany propertyprovided form char tered club adhere safety regulations use mufflers involve no significant costs company Thats good deal em ployees great show support high tech modelers Out curiosity other companies support modeling meet ing facilities and/or flying facilities Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI VicePresident 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Auociute Vlc.Presidlnita Lore, Nd, 843 Hill BnOOk Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwv. Owenabdm KY 42301 Raynsond Mayan P0 Box 243 SmithinIle MO 64089 Hale Olsen 820 Old Bonhiomme University City MO 63132 William G Sniavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 41708 Sean Wanton 3402 Hickory Lane Haal Crest IL 80429 Bill Ztmmer Bait 72 Varna IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator lame heck 584 Gragtchestar Sn. Lexington KY 40808 just dont make months like used remember 30 days somebody must have taken upon himself shorten because time between last column must less month VP trying get settled task hand Mail has AVPs coordinators others district Its very interesting process Future Time facility West Baden IN has used very successful door events last several years has come object great interest recently sale possible loss Indoor site has prompted investigation number per sons Present discussion centers around consideration purchase historic building its 300 surrounding acres subsequent possibility use entire site models later sure District VI will site 1984 Scale Team Selection event EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY August 12-14 1983 Both F4B Control Line F4C Radio teams will selected Southern Indiana RC Modelers will provide local support NASA National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers has developed event Much interest has already ex pressed Monty Groves California Birmingham Aeromodelers setting up informal liaison other local clubs local club will send representative meetings other clubs area probably different member month could have several good benefits such creating spirit camaraderie coopera tion among area clubs visit some other clubs area time time Arlie Kline Gateway RC Club flying model Stinson far away model airplane contest suddenly called friend take over controls Assured craft capable hands Arlie collapsed Arlie contest over died few days later Tampa comes word Tampa RC Aircraft Club member Dr Wade Baggs wife killed automobile accident just before Christmas memory Mr James G Enos Memphis Radio Control Club donated $725 AMA Building Fund Modeling probably could use missing man formation mark passing friends Dale Arvin Indiana will serve Co Contest Directors Mark model ing calendar have contacted AMA listing recognized special interest groups contact person intention establish cabinet representative group serve advisory task force yours truly district large will include member large discipline represent Sunday fliers well names will published chosen Time note Dan Neukirch Oakville MO brought photo first RC model 16 year old has modeling seven years mostly rubber Free Flight has AMA member year half know youll join wishing Dan successful modeling career Skylark shows concern careful building note Roger Wathen Forest Manor Schools Flying Raiders Club tells Moe Whitamore CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Anderson IN Phew minute thought other CIA gotten us Working Indianapolis Childrens Museum helped youngsters build good old AMA Cub Delta Dart origi nal design called Museum Piece what else Moe presently working advanced program Take writer old teacher thats used Delta Dart 10 years classes satisfactory ex perience simple model early can bear fruit years later Try youll like whether club individual project have received number newsletters already know out modeling land Please add mailing list can share some happenings Peoria ILWyre flyers Wyre Thought day am concerned about lack young people hobby young member nowadays 25 years old has married two years future AMA Are pre-teens teenagers gone forever words Editor Morrie Caudill present genuine concern would like address different youth weve spawned enamored TV eye video games computer keyboard no longer senses thrill wind wires cost Any thoughts youd like share Smithville MO Dam Buster list themselves Friendliest Little Club Dam Site love guess dam least step up Columbia IL club flies next towns lagoon thinks twice before retrieval field missed Bud Bodzioch CDed Chi cago Aero Angels Frozen Finger Flying Festi val January 3rd Twenty-six entries four states helped generate $130 MACA FAI Pitman Fund get best pitman world World Championships along best Combat fliers Good show gentlemen Now cut Kansas City MO KCRC Improvements being considered Lake Jacomo field including enlarging runway heli pad areas addition second public field area possibility Lake Longview Park Kansas City area enjoys excellent rapport park department authorities Last Thought Time childrens story Henny Penny Chicken Little find fowl tale consisted piece genuine misinformation sky 100 Model Aviation ne riying UITTIfl5 nad few planes show off new field Dan Neukirchs sister-in-law holds hes Skylark first RC model falling sky falling central character manages spread everywhere form full blown rumor record time about modelers some St Louis modelers arrived Florida contest Christmas time greeted news Floridians heard Buder Park St Louis closed down definitely due dioxin-contaminated soil washed down now well-known Times Beach shown times recently TV true site open oper ating normally sky fallen Sometimes rumors harmless very humorous Other times Please check facts sources before talking over back fence Indeed three forms communication telephone television tellamodeler number 314 487-1957 Iowa Michigan esota DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bredersen Dislritt VII Vice-Presulent P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant vicaPrendent Jack Finn 368 Hempden Or. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Associate vieePeudwsta Arthur Arro 1014 Woocasridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 C Shorewood Olod. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55504 William Rohrinq 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sr Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madisor WI 53711 Ron Seers 132S Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55426 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Eaat Main Upper Level Northville MI 48187 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 1313 437-4244 pleasure meet some EAA Museum January 16 brought John Worth AMA Headquarters make himself available personal response questions etc Pete Waters joined meet ing well role District Frequency Coordinator explain very important function Pete traveled own expense gentlemen time money least jack Finn District VII Assistant Vice-Presi dent traveled Iowa make himself available Quite bit AMA district officer horsepower present So superimposed auction swap shop proceedings having segment opening meeting general remarks adjourning area museum direct personal meetings several troops few transactions important felt general disappointed didnt have time audience know anxious get going auction very few came away auction talk Finn Worth Pete Waters auCtion swap shop resounding success however topping last years attendance almost double Frequency Coordinator function Pete Waters manages can very important assist identifying trouble well advance learning hard way procedure locating club field aircraft sectional maps along sources trouble published FCC re ports result immediate notification mail clubs within 20 mile circle interference source Make sure club sec retary has given Pete information needs flying fields location latitude longitude possible distance compass heading some place Pete can find maps such town major highway intersection addition needs current club secretarys mailing address can send off notice discovers trouble writing about 3O0/a clubs record Pete address phone numbers appear column heading given tour Flying Electrons new field duly impressed little piece real estate doesnt look like much taken itself cold winters morning no out flying course its just field arrangements care fully made neighbors com munity work preparation members put shape Its lifes blood club photo Al Scidmore rounds out report Arkansas siana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vica-Presideel P0 Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aucciete VicePraaidents Sob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72206 Gene Hamral 301 N Yale Or. Garlapd TX 71042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleinanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Palmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irsong TX 75061 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertleeville OK 74003 Sd Sineerar 3416 David Dr. Mexaina LA 70003 Frequency Coondinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Gund Prairie TX 75060 ----- told husband wanted him show some tenderness dnt know showed propeller cut finger know very undignified way start column feel sure will agree modeling supposed fun should laugh ourselves once column will written very positive manner always aimed encouraging much fun hobby can Notice photo head column picture done Randy Randolph name sounds sortof familiar look back through past couple years model airplane magazines will find bunch articles helpful hints building entire models authored Randy Randolph models have made covers some magazines color yet Back photo Notice Randys articles construction hints photos excellent might ask him write article future con struction photography few us design geniuses could get articles published give Randy some credit credit due has long modeling leader District VIII recent past very good President Dallas RC Club presently serving District VIII Contest Coordinator note unimportant interesting item also involving Randy Randolph concerns again photo did column Randy brought over four poses choose astonished because eyes photos looked far like fine old friend Carl Goldberg did Honest Carl same size shave off sideburns stand us side side both assume same happy grin look like twins So much shall suggest Carl silly us have separate photos taken future can just use same photo change name Cheap No just frugal Since nearly us have enjoyed flying C Goldbergs designs might enjoy note about Carl November 21st number Carls friends helped him celebrate 70th birthday What has got District VIII Well air over model airports Southwest full Goldberg designed model planes popular RC Soaring glider parts right now Carls Gentle Lady great model suggest beginner Happy Birthday Carl way greeting sent Carl birthday 30-feet long Beth Mrs Goldberg strung 30-foot greeting around patio everyone read whole thing live 70 credit hobby Carl promise least 30-ft greeting too switch subject directly matters relative District VIII about three weeks 1983 am simply astonished enthusiasm already generating among membership thought would mention contacted list has gotten too long communications have balanced mixture congratulations election requests information offers help bless folks newsletters few pretty legitimate gripes Honest didnt know modelers cared believe hope hobby spite anything show healthy scatter communi cation have received just three weeks word has come some form follow ing areas Austin TX Bartlesville OK Clovis NM Texarkana TX Monroe LA Houston TX Bedford TX Corpus Christi TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Lake Charles LA Fort Worth TX bunch have probably missed good time suggest club send news letter notices might put out way can help exchange informa April 1983 101 Taken West Towne Mall Show held January shown John Dalman club Presi dent Madison Area RC Society stand ing LR John Lusk Carl Moha Bob WischeraIl members MARCS tion can sure vote wisely behalf know what doing thinking same time would like invite clubs outside District VIII put mailing list too see Coun cii member will voting national issues vote will directly affect future direction hobby fun will will AMA club member outside District VIII might think wise behalf of AMA receive clubs newsletter will ap preciate help making smarter matters relative AMA modeling vicinity excellent reason us exchanging newsletters simply other guy might having fun subject newsletters am now receiving electro-flight newsletter out Belgium great called Ampere Flyer produced Belgium Dele gate FAI-CIAM Electric flight rapidly upcoming thing clean quiet simple reasonable gb-engine flight can truly flown schoolyard no noise bother cranky neigh bor flying quite bit Southwest combination better mag nets motors improved rechargeable bat teries quick-change chargers make real pleasure Lots room development improvement gaining greatest area growth aeromodel ing Southwest present RC Soaring gliders just great because much basic can get ginner would believe Control Line flying has risen ashes Dallas-Fort Worth area taxing dealers lay enough supply kits supplies handle demand Too Indoor flying area gaining new dig nity popularity Looks like alls night modeling world least certain ly District VIII * * * * *all now* * * * * Colorado 0 Kansas C Nebraska IXWyomii DISTRICT REPORT Travis MilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Avada CO 80005 Roen 8112622 S coffme casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linduts Or. Prairie village KS 60208 Osck Crowley 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St. Lincoln N6 68606 Tim Master, 429 Oogwood Grafton NO 58237 Jim Rlcktt 5185 cloudae Sioux PaIls 5057103 Coowenf Sid Gate, 2380S Holly P1. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day t303 761-5960 303 767-4082 District IX members spotlight Omaha Nebraskas George Leib sends news CL flier Bill Nusz following picture running 200 mph modified Super Burp dyna jet powered model Bill placed third Jet Speed 1982 Nats speed 169 mph Bill member Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Keep up good work Omaha have no picture Mr Bill Beck Lake wood CO did would surely show modeler big heart sincere interest young modelers Some months back included letter column john Laughlin describing need assistance junior program has involved Bill sent cash donation help continue Johns junior program efforts Bill Beck also relates has entered subscription Model Aviation school library Lakewood Jr High School close lives further told club juniors used work church District IX hats off Bill Beckwe could well use role models like Bill name Loren Tragellas Wichita KS well-known modeling circles low behold District IX Loren also ac tive show biz Loren works Beech Air craft Wichita company newspaper shares Loren recently used RC exper tise musical comedy No No Nanette several scenes theatre need ed vacuum cleaner could appear stage maneuver apparent control Since Music Theatre staff knew Beech Aircrafts work remote control technology missiles theatre approach ed company assistance developing such remote-controlled vacuum cleaner Tragellas normally designer engineer Missile Programs model airplane en thusiast agreed take project spare time sounds complicated Tragellas said once get involved remote control limited imagination Tragellas installed radio receiver old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner tached braking devices wheels steering control machine worked like tracked vehicle said steer braking wheel other Tragellas said hooked up another control could use sweepers normal 110-volt power source run motor wed have vacuum cleaner sound air puff up dust bag would normally AVP Dick Crowley comes fol lowing Some time ago Denver CO model clubs recognized importance working newcomers hobbyto encourage assist development building flying skills club am talking about Miniature Aero Sport stersMAS MAS has reason proud its pro gram young members par ticular member Eric Lopez 10 year old son Vince Lopez Vince too very proud son has club training program since eight years old Young Eric received wings June 23 1982 soloed Eric received beautiful trophy engraved name achieve ment statistics club has awarding solo trophies past three years earn Eric product outstanding MAS training program training pro gram geared young old alike big benefit getting new blood model aviation fraternityoh yes Erics dad proud son has trouble keeping buttons shirt Sixteen Indoor meets between January May Thats right Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have announced indoor season something everyone interested may get information contacting Richard E Johns 4983 Knox Ct Denver CO 80221 phone 3034775564 Hutch Bunch RC Group plans hold major Model Expo Hutchinson KS Kansas State Fairgrounds March 1213 For info contact club president Ken Riley %Sunflower Elec 100 W 2nd Hutch inson KS 67501 Jim Traw Norman OKthats District VIII shares club unashamedly copied District IXs Season Flyer Program well patch slightly modified has sent to earn coming year expect just Jim thanks District IXs Season Program still go ing strong enters 1983 cost $250 per patch Fly least once month 12 months qualify Patches available District IX VP Travis McGinnis good news around District IX next month KEEP EM FLYING 102 Model Aviation Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Roe Langlois Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 AuOciete VicePreaidanu Torn Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lae Veges NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Bob Kampmenn 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orerigewle CA 98662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Sot Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tun AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 SnOwden Ave Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tattle 417 Ehilani St Pukalan Maui HI 96788 Al WIIIamwn 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9614803 years IMS Pasadena biggest best yet Bill Northropis idea sure grow ing aisles jammed people both days show Make must next years list things Im going have District X meeting MAC show 23rd April show will Anaheim Convention Center meeting will evening after show closes time place will post ed AMA booth show Hopefully some AVPs will AVP Tucson writes Winter Nats 90 entries Bob Reynolds goes say Tucson Radio Control Club planning US/lnternational ducted fan flyAlaska ldaht C Mtrmtana C Orrtn Washmatto XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DittrictXl Vice-Presidest 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaea VIca-Prealdanra Al Culver 16075 von Elm Pocetello ID 83201 Simon Dreege Box 58 Broadvew MT 50015 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwooci Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 8078 Vicksurg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klametli Fall, OR 97601 Chick Young 290201 Ave. s 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Praquessey Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Haig Portland OR 97238 Phone 5031 761-5103 Last column announced Idaho RC EXPO would Pocatello Wrongoit will BOISE April 30 through May 1 will 18 categories limited RC year because space limitations further information contact Paul Card 2722 Weaver Circle Boise ID 83704 SRAC Polar Bear coming point either March 12/13 19/20 Wayne Nodland CD long standing contest Also SRAC has scheduled contest May 28/29 fly-in 30th will fun fly called MAYFLY latest T-Bird Screech Wayne Van Meter quotes latest AMA News instructions about identifying plane Un fortunately part instructions left later 83 Hell send information becomes available Bob also says Ray mond j Black Jr Los Cruces wearing AMAs gold patches Bob sold him before year end deadline 1982 Team Challenge race Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California FFMAASC saw Bakersfield Flying Team besting Max Men 101 points2689 2588 Pretty close individual race Open winner Steve Beebe RFT besting Bob White MM Steve 66 points Bobs 58 didnt receive word Junior Senior winners will list find out now know east coast will get its long awaited Nats Theyll held Westover AFB Massachusetts last week July dont know what Free Flight situation will yet dont bring 15 second run 5 minute max models Taft type Itll probably Category III field tight criteria Reno has good shot 1984 Nats San Diego can get loose ends tied gether maybe can have 1985 Nats AMA tabletop type display booth has getting good workout would like spice up mall show drop line Its yours no cost would like appear club give talk show filmdrop line Againthis no cost club THERMALS out article News Council action November 81 identification may model Now ap lies Sport fliers contest flying other rules found rule book What left out part about model also learned Big Sky Thunderbirds have permission display models terminal Johnson-Bell Field Missoula What fantastic opportunity public rela tions Maybe other airports could talked such display Johnson-Bell will plaque club name A/C builder will also identified Bat Sheet indicates WEBS Meet Redmond field 12th March another Kent Field April 9 Boeing Hawks sponsoring Indoor meet Overlake High School Bellevue March 4th 25th April 22nd SOBs flying Indoor meeting nights Overlake School gym Redmond March 22nd April 26th Interclub Challenge Series 1983 involving Pacific Ace sponsored SOBS information con tact Ken Rice 17519 Brook Blvd Bothell WA 98011 recent meeting NorWesters new Prez Dave Hagen led discussion direction club Paramount among ideas brought up must better coordination activities put clubs area would suggest use Don Zipoy since essentially AVP FF central person can act bring clubs together case detri ment have unnecessary conflicts schedule Everyone should have op portunity attend contests possible needs interclub participation too NorWesters go ing set regular flying dates promote activity Finally read two Indoor contests scheduled Thomas Jr High HillsboroMarch 20th April lOth Tn-City Modelers Pasco area looking new flying field interim have permission fly 40 x 3000 ft runway located local vine yard Sounds like ideal place After youve smashed plane dont have go far drown sorrows Word 83 Northwest Regionals Eugene will include FAI Team Race Bal loon Bust Stunt three classes Carrier three classes Dates May 28th 29th Eugene top flight contest al much fun watch compete Also remember Dave Mullens AVP CL interests District XI Keep him informed concerns about AMA stuff Dave said will Tune-Up Kent May 8th given growing Seattle Sky Raiders apt items read lately remark Skagit RC Flier field mowing would suspended until someone figured out mow under water sup pose should grateful dont have shovel days drifts pipeyard Fairbanks seem attractive speaking gang Fairbanks mall show University Mall com plete slide show put Marty Hall well received helps keep unbelievers side Now could just convince other sticking together better infighting rugged individualists arent Word AVP Gary Fuller Gastineau Group will have Biplane Fun Fly April 10th tentative plans MAMOO Scale Fun Fly Sakgway May 30th Mamoo Scale monoplanes minimum six-ft wing span biplanes five-ft minimum wingspan read article small AT-6 MAN youll know group ordered case kits going get AT-6 racing going rumors some Portland clubs getting AT-6 racing too has lot good points opposed high cost of racing scene April 9th 10th dates Benton Co EXPO Corvallis As yet havent seen hard information EXPO imagine will well done usual should have District XI meet ing sometime Saturday after lunch Unfortunately Barnstormers Static Show date has moved up may well have happened time read will March 5th 6th OMSI audi torium just west Portland US 26 will nine categories show will include both boats cars first time fee get OMSI contestants officials however still havent heard about CAMS Sym posium keep sharp lookout should very worthwhile attending Zillah May 21st 22nd SkyKnights Spring Open er formerly Mudhole OMAS lake April 24th Contest time approachingI hope see HAPPY FLYING April 1983 103 JUNIOR FLIGHT Don Rosss Extravaganza few issues ago wrote about fun Don Ross friends flying 30-in span Pacific Ace last spring free swinging contest featured toilet paper streamers Everybody flew models same design easy-building easy-flying oldie 1930s famous Pacific Ace 1983 everyone will building fly ing equally famous 30 BLACK BULLET model very similar Pacific Ace ex cept low-winger ED WH TTE N Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 closet full supplies Don will put together balance materials combine Schlueter partial kits will real big help ask Don about AND SO t surefire pure enjoyment coming spring get touch DON ROSS year BLACK BULLET Old-Timer Models case Im referring MikeMulligans company run Jim Noonan Milwaukee MUse MuUIgms CIF1C ACE BLAcK BULLET Dont let low-wing design bother Black Bullet isa super flier Incidentally mentioned years model would Moth Don changed tune due necessity enlarging plans making up kits Fortunately SCHLUETER FF MODELS 3508 Poinsettia Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266 has partial kits plans printed wood available both Pacific Ace Black Bullet what makes Black Bullet perfect choice 1983 partial kits 30 versions cost $470 must add $200 three kits ordered Don Ross advises 1983 contest will likely last weekend June Galeville NY conjunction East Coast Free Flight Championships Whatever date scheduled Championships will also date Black Bullet contest will events both Black Bullet Pacific Ace 1 Duration total three official flights two ROG HL flight over 15 seconds qualifying official both airplanes used total score will increased 15% 2 Time Target event 3 Mystery Time event 4 famous Toilet Paper Tow event score determined number sheets multiplied best flight seconds may such event both airplanes 5 Distance event details yet worked out Sure sounds like super fun areas country urged build fly Pacific Ace Black Bullet have questions write DONALD H ROSS 38 Churchill Rd Cresskill NJ 07626 can also telephone him 2011568-5272 Don has already con tacted result previous article Junior Flight Earl Van Gorder Flying Models several old-timers getting back action folk have no o MODELS PO Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 firm created continues run solely bring good quality supplies plans enable turn out quality flying scale old time models 1930s Most stuff outdoor mod els some indoor items too like Absolight plastic film next lightest covering material microfilm Pictured below illustration real favorite Earl Stahls Hi-Climber Plans super model cost $175 names designers just makes drool ides Stahl theres Paul Lindberg Herb Markwiese AP Diel Roger Hammer Chet Lanzo Henry Struck Bill Winter Herb Weiss Bob Copeland Carl Schmaedig. dozens heroes past HI-CLIMBER 30 span Designed Earl Stahl 1936 Send $150 Mike Mulligan latest catalogue offerings Youll glad did Golly what would individuals bring us exactly what need. tly what want Time-Warp Prop S call propeller Time-Warp Prop several reasons First its nice easy prop make snt take much time really quite efficient can keep beginner indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM up air good long time Next after two blades cemented gether indicated drawing warped achieve proper pitch camber warped two methods same time So see really something Spock Captain Kirk would proud Lets make Okay first thing cut out two blades 1/32 sheet balsa Shape pretty much draw ing experiment different diameters blade shapes areas . after very inexpensive make bunch different ones will help pick out best Prop/Rubber Factor see Junior Flight article two issues ago Make sure overlap big enough theres enough material foreand-aft good solid hub Now comes fun part After joint solidly dry wet brush dipped water yes water side blade will become outerside convex surface prop immediately smear inside concave side surface Duco Ambroid cement Use finger cement will shrink pulling curling blade water outer sur face will expand balsa fibers also make curl thing watch ing blades correct direction Oh well first backwards youve made up blanks can rest right Look plastic prop youre doing warping will help visualize way blades ought go Also will bend surfaces away joint over joint get proper cupping blade helical curve Thats also fun part As cement water dry will form blades fingers. looking plastic prop guide Okay lets look drawing above Take two blades hand right hand glued behind the left hand Also blade right hand bent away end view prop left fore bending warping done view right after completion its nice dry sand prop slightly remove fuzz big cracks try again series little cracks t greatest will right Insert prop shaft between two blades center cement Youre set now very own TIME-WARP propeller break. le glue wont hurt Good luck 104 Model Aviation I
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p h L Synopsis ot Special AMA Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee December 11 1982 following attendance President John Grigg Lokpprt NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml Dan Parsons proxy absent VP-VIII Ted White VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO Joe Norcross proxy absent VP-X Jim Scarborough VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Also Nats Executive Committee members Homer Smith Chairman Richard Sonheim Bev Wisniewski Ron Morgan Bob Underwood Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoff Styles PR Director Guests Earl Witt past President AVP District Don Krafft AVP District IV John Preston 1 Nats Future Structure Discussed several ideas arising comments made during two minute statement period such buying permanent site introducing trade show aspect Nats perhaps develop manufacturers special interest groups symposia approved unani mously Headquarters distribute Special Interest Groups survey/questionnaire would solicit interest noninterest information about topics needed support equipment concerning staging seminars Nats either 1983 future also approved unanimously HQ distribute industry similar questionnaire exception questionnaire would specify particular seminar topics 2 No Nationals 1983 Pro con comments staging Nationals 1983 debated idea staging Nats everyother-year also discussed close debate general agreement except District VIII Academy should proceed developing plans 1983 N ats 3 1983 Nats Site Selection Izzo briefed assembly details Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts viable Nats site roll Things really going right beginning see light end tunnel suddenly light went out him otherseveryone touched Lee doer made things happen someday right now pushed pressed moved night day Maybe knew time limited would help ex plain drive persistence us became aware Lee few years ago became part Cox-Leisure Dynamics conglomerate began hear lot about Airtronics first due quality kits Lee Renaud produced quickly became known perfectionist stuff best heard much same about radio control equipment marketed what really brought Lee fore front model industry fierce attention fight new RC frequencies began work AMAs Frequency Committee its effort FCC brought together RC industry leaders sup port effort became Chairman Hobby Industry Associations Radio Con trol Division effort paid off last fall FCC gave us RC frequencies asked Lee crowned success separating Leisure complex own thingto pro duce better RC products deep suddenly suffered stroke resulted passing away mid-January shock us know worked him traumatic Nobody ready too much going Lee deeply involved like suddenly losing arm legthe universal reaction everyone lost some thing couldnt afford What really hurt knew great things going happen cause Lee person acknowledged could unify model 1983 Noting possibility inadequate FF Indoor Outdoor sites Westover much discussion separation events elsewhere Nats Executive Committee choice 1983 Nats Lake Charles LA also re viewed both whole Nats FF events Westover rest industry bring people together potential despite being aggressive tough plain spoken might offend gruff remark also pleased being good listener sincere interest others also generous money sponsor activities also himseltas nelper US teams World Championships other events typical question told problem What need Also typically re sponse request got itl~ Lee Renaud Free Flight roots New England giant RC world California great model designer personality meant couldnt ignored will miss him especially long talks phone person about aspect modeling AMA cared deeply about AMA thrilled new AMA building Its fitting fore name will prominently remem bered building known National Center Aeromodeling came went too fast too soon John Worth motion tnen approved Academy stage combined Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts FF site within 30 miles also approved Nats held August 7-14 week beginning July 24 August dates available continued page 96 92 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Larqest Sport Aviation Oryani~ton Lee RenaudToo Fast Too Soon Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 GOODBYE Farewell see ya laterterms use leaving friend very dear friend Lee Re naud bid farewell us early year soar forever modelers have gone before Lee founder owner mov ing force behind Airtronics Inc Downey CA designer very popular Aquila Sagitta sailplanes among others recent years marketed very fine Airtronics brand radio control system staunch supporter AMA FAI Soaring team things modeling efforts added gaining great deal support new AMA building will greatly missed hobby know join expressing deepest sympathies family friends ELECTRIFYING have talked about electric-powered models before yet time get close realize future model ing may lie power source Flying fields lost daily seems due noise com plaintselectric can solve problem New developments increasing power reliability power medium now rate capability power source avail able short Schnuerle 61 state ment may out date time reaches print Emil Giezendanner rumor has intends fly electric-powered Pattern airplane 1983 World Aerobatic Championships Pensacola Electric power may soon have its own World Championships time US AMA begin prepare electric future Toward end have asked AMA VP appoint delegate newly-to-be established electric flight team selection com mittee will necessary set up series qualification meets final team selection meet time permits like 1986 W/C instead possible 1984 W/C can run full series quarter finals semis finals Meanwhile behooves interested mod elers get ready same time several groups within AMA pushing establish ing classes electric-powered flight AMA meets Toward end attended meeting several interested parties attending IMS Show Pasadena good show too second meeting hopefully definitive out put will take place Toledo Show Saturday evening Check AMA booth time location Everyone welcome encouraged attend voice opinion MORE Perhaps greatest problem holding back real growth electric power feeling suitable toys perhaps need education magazine could carrier series articles electric power someone knowledgeable would volunteer write articles dozens questions need answering neophyte experienced modeler can match glow engine airplane prop What rules thumb match ing electric motor airplane prop What battery source use charge use speed reduction couplings motor direct drive set up servo actuated on-off switch What size wire fuse Questions questions questions Seems like have written above earlier have Still no has come ward attack difficult education process Will someone now FFFAI team members headed Aus tralia fall compete World Champs Jim Bradley Orlando FL Jim sent along picture himself below right hold ing two models best wishes AMA members FAI World Champ fliers DISTAFF women becoming volved model aircraft way another recent come attention Katie Martin President Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers 1982 reelect ed 1983 Katie doesnt just run meetings spearheaded effort resulted club obtaining its first flying field includ ing two runways excess 1000 ft avid accomplished flier also teaches others fly Congratulations Katie may other women follow lead NAAFAI have recently directed change increase course cost FAI stamp supporter fee old fee $5 has increased $10 supporter fee $1 $3 FAI stamp will now provide buyer membership NAA turn will benefit stamp buyer AMA well Recently has bit minor controversy within NAA relates its divisions AMA position contro versy supported several other divisions need voting power achieve position retain excellent relationship enjoy NAA its divi sions hold vote person AMA division member NAA Thus increased stamp cost will gain us vot ing power need along support other divisions assure smooth running NAA STARS recently good fortune bad taste attend annual meeting Southern Tier Aero Radio Society club active point distraction glued gether bonds real friendship help other President Big Bird Privateer also newsletter editor putting together monthly basis insulting fun rags anyone would care read start bonfires Part annual meeting award ing several gag trophiesa crash-point award bonehead year award Last years bonehead Big Bird selected years recipient Norm Orcutt being continued next page April 1983 93 member Jim Bradley twu urn nis meows Presidents Corner continued dumb enough plug servos wrong receptacle receiver taking radio back dealer complain ing did work Boy ever true qualification bonehead year Now start looking next years award recipients select bone head year would well find out invited meeting because have just single-handedly chosen Bonehead Club 1982 bought dinner wife IT MUST RETOLD Internal conflict strife rampant publication very short time back fact other journals hobby also carried various arguments about internal prob lems following presented raise controversy assure still organization individuals hopefully working toward common goals Better should read own publication read elsewhere choose hear internal prob lems quit reading right Executive Director John Worth serves under contract between himself AMA represented Executive Council two-year contract time option renew additional two years Recently complaints received some members charging Worth breached contract two counts contract provides situation AMA President shall appoint fiveman committee study situation report findings recommending either terminate contract Subsequently appointed required committee consisting Earl Witt Horrace Cain Don Lowe Murry Frank Cliff Piper Chairman After full investigation facts circumstances allega tions member committee voted against termination matter went Executive Council final action sup ported recommendation committee John Worths contract has auto matically renewed another two years nothing told al edged points complaints dont really matter committee recommend ed terminate What does matter has vividly brought home con cerned have trust responsiblihy investigate complaints have done Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Thomas Obringer Editor Sunday Flyers club newsletter Baltimore MD writes looking picture am sending began think unsung heroes backbone hobby such Editors Contest Directors etc began see something else Suddenly could see real unsung hero behind us wives wife Delores no excep tion puts up workroom smells Saturday Sunday mornings types club newsletter after write would hobby wonderful wives behind us case eaten up curiosity picture friends Thomas Delores Obringer holding club newsletter up read Last month ran picture little girl named Katie Doe using crutches stand ing next famous country music singer Orlando father quickly explained crutches discarded well again Okay next picture cen ter bottom Katie left no crutches Debbie Violett father Greg Doe 94 Model Aviation Nashville Rhonda James Greg holding Formula racer hopes win Americas top Formula pilots People comment everywhere Free Flight enthusiasts modelers carry wives family along contests probably wives can retrieve forth Well isnt necessarily true Just top RC fliers involve loved ones FF people Example Have ever seen Dave Brown anywhere Sally order substantiate wild claim will necessary show proof following picture next page top right another top Formula Racer win ner Mr Bob Brogdon pretty wife Linda Powder Springs GA Bob sporting No 8 Polecat cleverly made himself can give anybody run money flashy Radio Con trol event Linda told feeds him Have ever Florida Orlando Tangerine International featured six full days Radio Control fun events including Scale racers Aerobatics RC Helicopter Florida beautiful state sunshine orange juice Pictured Formula Pylon Racer five important team members flying person shown played important part planes overall performance LR Rick Cranmer Palm Harber FL built plane handled transmitter Darlene Cranmer Ricks wife kept him happy calm Susan Dan Juho Clearwater FL provided constructive spectatoring Lastly center Ricky Jr supervised affair overall todays complicated diverse modeling entire team sometimes necessary win keeps house clean Also goes along contests Well lucky can get way some top Scale models showed up Tangerine Pictured low Dan Santich Winston-Salem NC winning P-26 winning P-26 took year build features 10028 rivets has 315 Kawasaki engine turning huge pro peller Dan told same model fea tured September 1982 Model Airplane News also isnt bit scared fly looks size model appears Dan might conceivably jump end day fly back home North Carolina 1980 won second Orlando Baby Bullet another happy modeler con test wife along keep him calmed down Meet Buddy Gail Roos Ros well GA Buddy also contending Quarter Midget Pylon racing event Tangerine Ive never seen happier couple life next month Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Big Year. started banga whole pile new RC frequencies FCC good omen AMA 1983 big answer muttered things like should joinwhat has AMA done though AMA has grown tremen dously past ten years mostly due RC activities side lines seemed feel didnt need AMA though enjoying RC activity AMA made possible didnt seem know care ap preciate AMA has gotten RC frequency FCC has ever awarded way back SOs now attitude seemed Fine past history what has AMA done lately Well took about four years finally got answer flock new frequencies available now weve also stockpiled some answers future new frequencies come five years now bit later same time got new building built also few years making got done its simply office AMA Headquarters Its model museum library visitors center reposi AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consists over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable deposit must cluded film requested full list information order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 815 Fif teenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope Following partial list films available THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country Including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS 1979 film types sizes Scale model air craft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber tory model aviation archives short its new National Center Aeromodeling world Its ours-yours minecreated free enterprise system Its real its its part aeromodeling history As commer cial goes Weve come long way. Meanwhile continue make history membership figures 1983 show us already over 50000 well way top ping last years time high over 83000 Its shaping up big year Place Be. 83. Chicopee 1983 Nats coming together spectacular event first time Nats New England first new breed Nats wIl much worlds biggest model meetthis year will include what might well called AMAs first national convention will lots activity dont enter fly will displays demos talks seminars etc headquarters will big super hotel just few five miles airfield will activity day night Air Force addition lending us use Westover Air Force Base will help us produce grand finale weekend show ownstatic displays flight demonstrations effect will combined AMA-Air Force Open House show off whole spectrum what about dates July 24-31 extra emphasis last three days Weve got excellent situation food lodginglots places eat good reasonably priced hotels close college dorm accommodations close also Youll hear lots develops plan now therethe place 83 FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS New York Toledo MACS California about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its National Air Space Museum Shows ballooning hang gilding aerobatics commercial military including Blue Angels Navy Team About 30 minutes WINGS & THINGS British made film general Interest Great age group has excellent coverage types model flying music no narration about 25 minutes FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY Pro duced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Co about 20 minutes 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS story first time event held US Doylestown PA AMAS first professionally produced film about 25 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber Please note flying sites film PLANE PLACE PERFECT DAY available request AMA Special Events Depart ment film tells about modei aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation govern ment agencies other potential site donors narration about 15 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber April 1983 95 Synopsis continued page 92 4 Nats Procedure Manual Foreman re ported progress towards comple tion manual presentation ready meeting 5 Re-establish Junior Senior Nets Champions noted pres ent computer access have ability generate champion standings easily past However also noted complicated endeavor also volving competition scheduling problems relatively few people Council charged Nats Committee investigate issue along possi bility instituting event category champi ons report back Council recommendation also agreed first place trophy plaque should inscribed champion 6 Increase Nats Per Diem Except dis cussion no action taken item 7 Replacement Policy AMA Radios Foreman reported Academy owns 24 walkie-talkie type radios five new recommended old radios replaced modern equipment suggested accomplishing purchasing two three new radios year old radios would used parts keep new radios repair Council unanimously approved purchasing four new radios year Foreman also spoke need estab lish budget purpose ongoing re pairs maintenance Academys electronic equipment Council authorized budgeting up $5000 per year electronic equipment maintenance 8 Shipping Crates Nats Electronic Equipment Foreman reported presently electronic equipment shipped card board cartons substantial enough tne traveling involved sug gested purchasing fiberglass foam lined cases directed look costs source report January Council meeting 9 Restructure Nats Executive Com mittee After considerable discussion approved unanimously Nats Execu tive Committee restructured two groups known Nats Executive Committee Nats Operations Subcom mittee Executive Committee shall eon sist Free Flight category manager Control Line category manager Radio Control category manager AMA Execu tive Director Nats Contest Director shall chosen annually first named members committee Nats Operations Subcommittee re ports Nats Executive Committee shall consist up five other members shall hold functional positions subse quent Nats shall selected Nats Executive Committee fall meeting category managers established Homer Smith FF Dick Sonheim RC Bev Wisniewski CL Homer Smith chairman Nats Executive Committee 19831984 10 Nets Announcement Policy Discus sion did produce motion generally agreed January 1 should latest announcement time following years Nats also suggested perhaps 2/3 vote should required deviate January 1 announcement policy Further discussion considered feasibili ty central permanent Nats site com mittee formed study possibilities Hardy Brodersen Bill Mathews committee report January Council meeting ii Addition/Deletion Competition Events Discussion noted proliferation Nats eventsadditions happen regularly deletions rare President directed Nats Executive Committee review Nats events list possible deletions report next Council meeting 12 Frequency Division Pattern proposal discussed radio frequencies allocated skill level class also class flown together preferably flight line President directed Nats Executive Committee review proposal im plementation recommended 1984 also referred Frequency Commit tee inclusion new frequencies Dave Brown approve initially fre quency decision i3 West Baden Purchase Brodersen re ported foremost Indoor sites nation up sale Northwood Insti tute West Baden IN suggested Council consider purchasing building grounds straw vote produced interest least investigating possibility Brodersen further advise Council January Council meeting 14 Winner Recognition Nats Dis cussion ways means Nats winners can receive rec ognition/publicity Nats Executive Com mittee study issue recommend procedures/methods can accomplished 15 Nats Fees As follow throughto motions October 82 Council meet ing minutes discussion again initiated open house concept 83 Nats Before final decision made cost analysis facets idea requested CALLING AMA HQ phone number 703/450-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 35 theml come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy differ ent commuting arrangements pre vent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern Central Mountain Western 9amNoon 13pm 8am1 lam Noon2pm 7amlOam llamlpm 6 amgain lOamNoon regret necessity zones other East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Nats Executive Committee reported January Council meeting 16 Nets Executive Director Policy Worth asked HQ executive personnel retained Headquarters administration rather field management Nats Executive Com mittee directed review revise situation necessary 17 Nats GeneraL McCollough spoke personal views concerning Nats stated serious study should done whole Nats concept may result changing character/format Nats know presently 18 Nats Trophies Brown reiterated concern about quality Nats trophies No definitive action taken noted general support upgraded version plaque type trophy provided 82 Nats Connecticut e Maine e Massaclwsetts Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 FIske St Holliston MA 01746 AsnocaW Iic.Pyenidffito Robert C arocteur 405 Main Street Natliun NH 03060 Dennin Folsom APO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don lrafft P0 Son 182873 Heritage LO. DunbUry MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Cocedinator Gaorge Wilnon 318 Fisher St Waloln MA 02181 following months before 1983 Nationals will write little about prep aration activities will taking place Nats major event District January 21st 22nd Nats Ex ecutive Committee met Quality Inn Chicopee MA evening 21st John Worth Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles met 51 club members Dis trict meeting need manpow er 1983 Nats presented Clubs throughout district will recruit necessary volunteers required interested offering help part- fulltime during Nats please contact Roman Polaski Below excerpts letter sent AMA chartered clubs District planning expand Nats point direction exposition expect start direction year series informative symposiums have designated Quality Inn Chicopee headquarters motel have excellent facilities conduct such sympo siums DURING THE NATIONALS HAVE SCHEDULED DISTRICT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY AT 8 PM IN THE QUALITY INN ON JULY 28TH Please plan attend will have major AMA officials attendance well leading fliers different categories will opportunity talk AMA offi cials question listen plans coming year Please make effort tend meeting opportunity speak responsible conduct business AMA 96 Model Aviation have obtained 300 rooms Elms College Chicopee desiring dormi tory rooms have designated Pioneer Valley RC Club host clubs Mr Roman Po laski 44 N Maple St Enfield CT 06082 phone 203/749-9743 person contact volunteer manpower important secure supply manpower 1983 Nats being first time Nats will held District I am sure enthusiastic about will support fullest extent suc cess contest dependent hospi tality supplying Nats officials necessary personnel effective efficient job would like see maximum attend ance competitive fliers Nationals opportunity compete national championship may feel have ability win lets get out compete especially Nats being located own district After everyone has start some time present time planning hold Pattern Pylon Control Line Free Flight Westover Helicopters Soaring New Jersey Yok DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Ausociat vpraaid5 Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Cvergreen An. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tonia Ricer NJ 08753 Adam SassIer 50 Randi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Santsr 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeajx NY 13135 Frequeascy Cooistissator George Myers 70 Froelslich Farm Rd Hickeville NV 11601 Second District Thoughts point usually expound time exposi tion will hopefully generated you Please write let know feel about following important issues 1 Are spending too dues dollars send teams abroad purpose international competition 2 Ditto fi nance intercontinental trips various persons FAI ClAM etc conventions faraway places discuss such Olympic-like ventures 3 Should AMA shell out mucho bucks pur chase West Baden Indiana Auditorium un Sale order have per manent Indoor flying site N B actually has proposed a-la Hutchinson KS 4 Should thus dismantle Nats keep comprehensive all-inclusive categorywise 5 Should stick present threeyear term office elected AMA officers extend four years return twoyear cycle have now abandoned 6 Should vote AMA officers continue limited Open members shall clude least Seniors well Enough month later Have watch length columns know lest usurp space hence keep important material out mag will held adjacent fields present ly have Indoor site also attempt ing locate higher ceiling public relations thrust will make family Nats due excellent sight seeing activities have area Geoff Styles planning bang-up public relations campaign enthusiasm have re ceived Chicopee Chamber Com merce expect Nats remembered everyone help needed make best Nats ever New Years Blessing April issue will reach until first week March As being written January 16th however shortly after New Years Wish time pass following worthy blessing Ed Runkel editor Transmifter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Parlin NJ also president May coming Holidays bring blessings peace happiness yours May prosper new year May future planes fly straight off board smooth silk land greased skid May latest project elic admiration friends fellow club members May mail order arrive time wings turn out straight MonoKote go wrinkle en gine start single flip idle like purr kitten May batteries last ever fuel never spill May plane never hit wires nor trees nor pumpkin patch May holiday stocking full goodies want whether new kit new engine money needed purchase hearts desire May epoxy mix right time paint dry quickly out dust insect specks May always have perfect flying days clear blue skies gentle steady breezes may radio control system work flawlessly til kingdom come photo affable Ed took first Annual Spring Meet club Home Sweet Home new home Reston VA will serve enduring monu ment involved AMA member realize great challenge could have ever responded magnificently aeromodelers sharing common dream must stir within deepest sensitiv ity profound feeling pride enor mous satisfaction realization basic ally same sentimental ity wit Dedication toward continued development model aviation great est sport hobby what ran through consciousness unfurled AMA banner site just few months ago amounted piles soil bull dozer lot ambition looked like Earl Witt Dave Brown background cam era Bob Voislavek Administrative Co ordinator HQ Mixed Emulsions According cient proverb picture worth thousand words As snapshot can save much writ ten material logical should use few reduced mini-size necessary goes first shot shows Bob Fiorenze impres sive ducted-fan pilots country superhot Skyhawk iext president Interstate Mod el Flying Club Frank Gorham speaking April 1983 97 Nats planning meeting Pioneer Valley RC Club Enfield CT New lona Island Model Airport meet ing WRAM Rye NY Nick Ziroli flashes famous smile STARS Giant Scale Rally Olean NY camera caught happy portrait another District II VIP Mr Frequency him self Bob Aberleproudly holding AMA plaque recognition eye-catching F-86 also seen Olean Rally Builder please contact Henry I-laffke Vineland NJ has taken up full-scale jocks have left off regards Gee Bee Racer designs Next share tense moment following photo annual Rhinebeck Classic Rally Mid-Hudson RC Society scheduled held year June 25dont miss Nats Workers Needed Now have East Coast Nats last impera tive as.stated earlier columns momentous project receive full support AMA members District II contestants also volunteer workers during week July 24 through July 31 Please please please write to Ed Izzo District VP let us know will able serve Nats Committee will assign work done work Pat tern Scale Flight judge Nats believe real kick sure doesnt seem like work meneither will GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Diva Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesocieta t#raeldeafla Joe Elban 36960 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluttarty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Carky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelahia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator James Eearden 5562 Foxrun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 15131 5424406 weather outside has finally unfortu nately turned winter Im beginning wonder Ill able get Cambridge morrow District III Symposium/Work shop have lost some branches off trees around due weight ice can hear guys down south now time year lot mall shows season demand films club meetings mall shows its peak hope get few copies films video tape year reduce lead three 16mm films fact Ive found video tapes work better mall shows club meetings due fact require less space dont need dark area Speaking mall shows Lacka wanna Aero Modelers Scranton PA held mall show last year sent included picture sent August appropriate time year Ed Slimak Jack Kostivk photo Barry Tevelin hope beautiful trophies beautiful models l what can] say about group mugs like will inspire get out support local mall show second picture Hawks Hur ricane Show Team taken Riverfest celebration held Cincinnatis river front last fall Pretty professional look ing group spite ugly mug slouch ing over podium Now know -he star radio television Bert Luchte right side pcrdium has recently taken over reins group wish him best luck continuing excellent efforts group bunch RC clubs southwest Ohio have gotten together challenge series round robin type event should fun Five clubs Cincinnati area building bunch Sweet-Stiks flying number different events next summer host ed club idea use same airplane special class SOME Show March compete Pylon Aerobatics Fun Fly contests hosted club throughout next year Limiting event same plane stock side exhaust engines mufflers 10-6 props should make interesting conpetition points schedule also emphasizes participation just flying eight contests gets points winning expect have ball Next month will let know Cambridge get-together went can get through ice things went Executive Council meeting Super Weekend California Its heck note isnt Ill ten miles Super Bowl wont able watch tele vision sure plan things great dont Delaware C District CeleEbsa Maryland Nerti Canslina Iv DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amdata Vlee-Prrddwb Wayne Abernathy 9206 CarendOnt 3 upper Marlboro MO 20670 Bob Chanespne 20 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispln 611 Binechwoad Ctsarlotteevilte VA 22901 V Bit Helms 2000 Tyvole Road Charlotte NC 29210 Scotty Moyaf 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn OE 19806 John Pnstn 7012 Olvira Covrt Falls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 263 Hotly Lane Mockeville NC 27028 FraqvaeesoV Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6409 WinthrOp Or. Fayettenilte NC 29301 Phone Enening 1919 488-5986 Just case havent heard 1983 Nats will held July 24th through 31st Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 98 Model Aviation Winners mall show L-R Frank Healy Rev Chas Peers Ted Mynyk long time now have trying find good site East Coast Nats Well make plans attend Westover located middle New England states Two major three-lane highways serve Westover Route 90 Mass Pike going east-west others 1-90 1-95 going north-south Bradley International Airport serves Westover ground transportation Westover very good RC CL will held main site Glider Helicopter can held local club fields FF can held field SAM Champs have held before abandoned airport nearby avail able Indoor could held home peanut Glastonbury local high ceiling site available Several being evalu ated including mammoth civic center Worcester ME Glastonbury CT Wor cester ME about 45 miles away worst abandoned airport Bowles Airport Agawam MA Dorm space should no problem Within 45 minutes field American Inter national College Springfield College Univer sity Massachusetts Smith College Amherst College Mount 1-lolyoke College Lady Elms College Westfield State College junior college Quality Inn Confer ence Center 296 Burnett Road Chicopee MA 01020 413/592-7751 has already fered special group rates AMA has 180 rooms 6000 square foot ballroom Chicopee surrounded museums galleries Basketball Hall Fame Bradley Air Museum myriad historical sites open public plenty prices reasonable five active clubs general vicinity promise record number participants record number spec tators very densely populated area AMA has some new tricks up its col lective sleeve years Nats too like seminars CDs seminars newsletter editors demonstrations educational exhibits model hobby industry special industry groups will encouraged give seminars also have gotten lot inquiries lately about R/C World Florida latest update PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN runway has now completed 300 feet long 50 feet wide has limerock base beautifully smooth paving Eight foot wide taxi ways connect 70foot long 24-foot wide pit area R/C World Vice-president Mario Yederlin ic will make maybe has made first flight off new runway details about first flight call Mario 305/994-0461 temporary road has built includ ing small bridge over creek runs through property field office tempo rary type will soon entrance expect staffed during normal business hours telephone will installed office telephone number will pub lished soon available R/C World becoming reality clubs District V have asked about Radio Control League North Carolina brief description RCNC Radio Control League North Caro lina RCNC organized 1954 state organization purpose coordinating promoting Radio Control airplane flying North Carolina Membership made up modelers statewide Virginia Tenne ssee South Carolina RCNC hosts two meets year RCNC Invitational June Anniversary Meet November RCNC conducts Steering Committee meet ings club representatives December January year time RC meets scheduled season best serve clubs interest planned activity After first committee meetings clubs apply sanctions second meeting final calendar prepared mailed RCNC member statewide coordination meets RCNC member service greatly reduces work load District IV Contest Coordinator An active membership drive continual activity particular emphasis repre sentative members RC clubs state After organizational plans discussed over several years RCNC formed North Carolina Model Hall Fame 1980 Origi nal criteria membership required modeler North Carolina native active modeling 15 years made outstanding contribution hobby sport modeling An Executive Committee formed first two years used catching up Hall Fame members Thereafter modeler will proposed membership year idea state organization very good gives some political clout also spreads word around about what other clubs doing increase member ship activity AMA members welcome mem bers RCNC anyone wishing join can contact Bill Helms AVP member appli cations Whats Happening District IV Roanoke Valley RC Club Fifth Annual Winter Time Auction Swap Shop first time will have RC Static Contest date March 5 1983 Northside High School Roanoke VA auction will held regardless weather conditions ad ditional information contact PA Cosmato 5219 Burnt Quarter jIrive Vinton VA 241 79 Hornet Aeromodelers SocietyCharlotte NC new field well underway con struction should completed early summer 1983 runway 600 feet long 100 feet wide has fine graded request funds pave runway grass remaining area has presented county commissioners membership will building park shelter safety barrier Hornet Aeromodelers negotiated Mecklenburg County Parks Recrea tion Department closed landfill model park approved will permanently supervised managed Hornets Plans also underway add Control Line area early spring future plans possible RC automobile area Brainbusters Free Flight Club FLASH!! Word has just come Paul Altenhoff winner Hand-Launch Glider King Orange Good show Paul course Paul used Reid Hulls design Rain Crow 40 years somebody will borrow design republish Reid will still around Con grats again Paul Reid New News Letter new newsletter month came National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association newsletter sounds like club based around RC Helicopters Its Washington DC area information contact Joe Lawrence 12538 Woodstock Drive Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Great newsletter Joe keep coming Wilson RC Modelers Association Soaring Contest May 21-22 1983 Two-meter Open classes Novice Expert will WR/CMA First Annual Contest information contact Ted Dietrich 2905 Winstead Road Rocky Mount NC 27801 District Columbia RC Club DCRC has announced Bealton Scale Contest Dates 17th 18th September Also Scale Pattern Contest will July Remem ber DCRC Auction March 18 1983 DC Maxecuters Ninth Annual Capitol door Scale Aircraft ContestMarch 12 1983 Andrews Air Force Base Navy Reserve Hang ar 10 am 6 pm Contact Dan Driscoll 2000 5 Eads Street No 301 Arlington VA 22202 Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poeflo Rico V Sooth Carolina vosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-0550 AisoalaOa V1caPraaldanu Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Or. Smyma TN 37161 Richard Jackson 108 ThornIee charleston Heighog SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Dairey Beach FL 33444 Joaegah Mlcallzz 5R 00866 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Cd Moormas 70 Fifth SL Shalirnar FL 32579 Harry Staram P0 Ram 676 Oneonia AL 35121 Tons Thacker 2390 ljwrenceville Hwy. L. Decatur GA30003 Frequency Coordluetor Burn Fielda 1096 Ontario St Jacksonville FL 32206 Phona Day 9041 368-6862 What Arts Hobby Shop Fields Hobby Shop Highland Hobby World Jackson ville Hobby Oasis Neptune Beach Orange Park Hobby World Orange World have common demonstrating support modelers donating plaques Third Annual Glen Sig Memorial Pat tern Meet March 19 & 20 meet sponsored Gateway RC Club Jackson ville FL benefit Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund owe lot Glen Sig hobby shops everywhere clubs put together also owe lot mayors county commissions such helped Flying Griffins Georgia open new flying field paved 50-foot 300-foot runApril 1983 99 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel way club few sponsors raised $5000 make reality Paradyne high tech Digital Data Com munication firm Largo FL has offered support its aeromodeling employees meeting facilities flying facilities com pany propertyprovided form char tered club adhere safety regulations use mufflers involve no significant costs company Thats good deal em ployees great show support high tech modelers Out curiosity other companies support modeling meet ing facilities and/or flying facilities Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI VicePresident 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Auociute Vlc.Presidlnita Lore, Nd, 843 Hill BnOOk Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwv. Owenabdm KY 42301 Raynsond Mayan P0 Box 243 SmithinIle MO 64089 Hale Olsen 820 Old Bonhiomme University City MO 63132 William G Sniavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 41708 Sean Wanton 3402 Hickory Lane Haal Crest IL 80429 Bill Ztmmer Bait 72 Varna IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator lame heck 584 Gragtchestar Sn. Lexington KY 40808 just dont make months like used remember 30 days somebody must have taken upon himself shorten because time between last column must less month VP trying get settled task hand Mail has AVPs coordinators others district Its very interesting process Future Time facility West Baden IN has used very successful door events last several years has come object great interest recently sale possible loss Indoor site has prompted investigation number per sons Present discussion centers around consideration purchase historic building its 300 surrounding acres subsequent possibility use entire site models later sure District VI will site 1984 Scale Team Selection event EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY August 12-14 1983 Both F4B Control Line F4C Radio teams will selected Southern Indiana RC Modelers will provide local support NASA National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers has developed event Much interest has already ex pressed Monty Groves California Birmingham Aeromodelers setting up informal liaison other local clubs local club will send representative meetings other clubs area probably different member month could have several good benefits such creating spirit camaraderie coopera tion among area clubs visit some other clubs area time time Arlie Kline Gateway RC Club flying model Stinson far away model airplane contest suddenly called friend take over controls Assured craft capable hands Arlie collapsed Arlie contest over died few days later Tampa comes word Tampa RC Aircraft Club member Dr Wade Baggs wife killed automobile accident just before Christmas memory Mr James G Enos Memphis Radio Control Club donated $725 AMA Building Fund Modeling probably could use missing man formation mark passing friends Dale Arvin Indiana will serve Co Contest Directors Mark model ing calendar have contacted AMA listing recognized special interest groups contact person intention establish cabinet representative group serve advisory task force yours truly district large will include member large discipline represent Sunday fliers well names will published chosen Time note Dan Neukirch Oakville MO brought photo first RC model 16 year old has modeling seven years mostly rubber Free Flight has AMA member year half know youll join wishing Dan successful modeling career Skylark shows concern careful building note Roger Wathen Forest Manor Schools Flying Raiders Club tells Moe Whitamore CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Anderson IN Phew minute thought other CIA gotten us Working Indianapolis Childrens Museum helped youngsters build good old AMA Cub Delta Dart origi nal design called Museum Piece what else Moe presently working advanced program Take writer old teacher thats used Delta Dart 10 years classes satisfactory ex perience simple model early can bear fruit years later Try youll like whether club individual project have received number newsletters already know out modeling land Please add mailing list can share some happenings Peoria ILWyre flyers Wyre Thought day am concerned about lack young people hobby young member nowadays 25 years old has married two years future AMA Are pre-teens teenagers gone forever words Editor Morrie Caudill present genuine concern would like address different youth weve spawned enamored TV eye video games computer keyboard no longer senses thrill wind wires cost Any thoughts youd like share Smithville MO Dam Buster list themselves Friendliest Little Club Dam Site love guess dam least step up Columbia IL club flies next towns lagoon thinks twice before retrieval field missed Bud Bodzioch CDed Chi cago Aero Angels Frozen Finger Flying Festi val January 3rd Twenty-six entries four states helped generate $130 MACA FAI Pitman Fund get best pitman world World Championships along best Combat fliers Good show gentlemen Now cut Kansas City MO KCRC Improvements being considered Lake Jacomo field including enlarging runway heli pad areas addition second public field area possibility Lake Longview Park Kansas City area enjoys excellent rapport park department authorities Last Thought Time childrens story Henny Penny Chicken Little find fowl tale consisted piece genuine misinformation sky 100 Model Aviation ne riying UITTIfl5 nad few planes show off new field Dan Neukirchs sister-in-law holds hes Skylark first RC model falling sky falling central character manages spread everywhere form full blown rumor record time about modelers some St Louis modelers arrived Florida contest Christmas time greeted news Floridians heard Buder Park St Louis closed down definitely due dioxin-contaminated soil washed down now well-known Times Beach shown times recently TV true site open oper ating normally sky fallen Sometimes rumors harmless very humorous Other times Please check facts sources before talking over back fence Indeed three forms communication telephone television tellamodeler number 314 487-1957 Iowa Michigan esota DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bredersen Dislritt VII Vice-Presulent P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant vicaPrendent Jack Finn 368 Hempden Or. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Associate vieePeudwsta Arthur Arro 1014 Woocasridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 C Shorewood Olod. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55504 William Rohrinq 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sr Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madisor WI 53711 Ron Seers 132S Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55426 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Eaat Main Upper Level Northville MI 48187 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 1313 437-4244 pleasure meet some EAA Museum January 16 brought John Worth AMA Headquarters make himself available personal response questions etc Pete Waters joined meet ing well role District Frequency Coordinator explain very important function Pete traveled own expense gentlemen time money least jack Finn District VII Assistant Vice-Presi dent traveled Iowa make himself available Quite bit AMA district officer horsepower present So superimposed auction swap shop proceedings having segment opening meeting general remarks adjourning area museum direct personal meetings several troops few transactions important felt general disappointed didnt have time audience know anxious get going auction very few came away auction talk Finn Worth Pete Waters auCtion swap shop resounding success however topping last years attendance almost double Frequency Coordinator function Pete Waters manages can very important assist identifying trouble well advance learning hard way procedure locating club field aircraft sectional maps along sources trouble published FCC re ports result immediate notification mail clubs within 20 mile circle interference source Make sure club sec retary has given Pete information needs flying fields location latitude longitude possible distance compass heading some place Pete can find maps such town major highway intersection addition needs current club secretarys mailing address can send off notice discovers trouble writing about 3O0/a clubs record Pete address phone numbers appear column heading given tour Flying Electrons new field duly impressed little piece real estate doesnt look like much taken itself cold winters morning no out flying course its just field arrangements care fully made neighbors com munity work preparation members put shape Its lifes blood club photo Al Scidmore rounds out report Arkansas siana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vica-Presideel P0 Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aucciete VicePraaidents Sob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72206 Gene Hamral 301 N Yale Or. Garlapd TX 71042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleinanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Palmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irsong TX 75061 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertleeville OK 74003 Sd Sineerar 3416 David Dr. Mexaina LA 70003 Frequency Coondinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Gund Prairie TX 75060 ----- told husband wanted him show some tenderness dnt know showed propeller cut finger know very undignified way start column feel sure will agree modeling supposed fun should laugh ourselves once column will written very positive manner always aimed encouraging much fun hobby can Notice photo head column picture done Randy Randolph name sounds sortof familiar look back through past couple years model airplane magazines will find bunch articles helpful hints building entire models authored Randy Randolph models have made covers some magazines color yet Back photo Notice Randys articles construction hints photos excellent might ask him write article future con struction photography few us design geniuses could get articles published give Randy some credit credit due has long modeling leader District VIII recent past very good President Dallas RC Club presently serving District VIII Contest Coordinator note unimportant interesting item also involving Randy Randolph concerns again photo did column Randy brought over four poses choose astonished because eyes photos looked far like fine old friend Carl Goldberg did Honest Carl same size shave off sideburns stand us side side both assume same happy grin look like twins So much shall suggest Carl silly us have separate photos taken future can just use same photo change name Cheap No just frugal Since nearly us have enjoyed flying C Goldbergs designs might enjoy note about Carl November 21st number Carls friends helped him celebrate 70th birthday What has got District VIII Well air over model airports Southwest full Goldberg designed model planes popular RC Soaring glider parts right now Carls Gentle Lady great model suggest beginner Happy Birthday Carl way greeting sent Carl birthday 30-feet long Beth Mrs Goldberg strung 30-foot greeting around patio everyone read whole thing live 70 credit hobby Carl promise least 30-ft greeting too switch subject directly matters relative District VIII about three weeks 1983 am simply astonished enthusiasm already generating among membership thought would mention contacted list has gotten too long communications have balanced mixture congratulations election requests information offers help bless folks newsletters few pretty legitimate gripes Honest didnt know modelers cared believe hope hobby spite anything show healthy scatter communi cation have received just three weeks word has come some form follow ing areas Austin TX Bartlesville OK Clovis NM Texarkana TX Monroe LA Houston TX Bedford TX Corpus Christi TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Lake Charles LA Fort Worth TX bunch have probably missed good time suggest club send news letter notices might put out way can help exchange informa April 1983 101 Taken West Towne Mall Show held January shown John Dalman club Presi dent Madison Area RC Society stand ing LR John Lusk Carl Moha Bob WischeraIl members MARCS tion can sure vote wisely behalf know what doing thinking same time would like invite clubs outside District VIII put mailing list too see Coun cii member will voting national issues vote will directly affect future direction hobby fun will will AMA club member outside District VIII might think wise behalf of AMA receive clubs newsletter will ap preciate help making smarter matters relative AMA modeling vicinity excellent reason us exchanging newsletters simply other guy might having fun subject newsletters am now receiving electro-flight newsletter out Belgium great called Ampere Flyer produced Belgium Dele gate FAI-CIAM Electric flight rapidly upcoming thing clean quiet simple reasonable gb-engine flight can truly flown schoolyard no noise bother cranky neigh bor flying quite bit Southwest combination better mag nets motors improved rechargeable bat teries quick-change chargers make real pleasure Lots room development improvement gaining greatest area growth aeromodel ing Southwest present RC Soaring gliders just great because much basic can get ginner would believe Control Line flying has risen ashes Dallas-Fort Worth area taxing dealers lay enough supply kits supplies handle demand Too Indoor flying area gaining new dig nity popularity Looks like alls night modeling world least certain ly District VIII * * * * *all now* * * * * Colorado 0 Kansas C Nebraska IXWyomii DISTRICT REPORT Travis MilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Avada CO 80005 Roen 8112622 S coffme casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linduts Or. Prairie village KS 60208 Osck Crowley 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St. Lincoln N6 68606 Tim Master, 429 Oogwood Grafton NO 58237 Jim Rlcktt 5185 cloudae Sioux PaIls 5057103 Coowenf Sid Gate, 2380S Holly P1. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day t303 761-5960 303 767-4082 District IX members spotlight Omaha Nebraskas George Leib sends news CL flier Bill Nusz following picture running 200 mph modified Super Burp dyna jet powered model Bill placed third Jet Speed 1982 Nats speed 169 mph Bill member Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Keep up good work Omaha have no picture Mr Bill Beck Lake wood CO did would surely show modeler big heart sincere interest young modelers Some months back included letter column john Laughlin describing need assistance junior program has involved Bill sent cash donation help continue Johns junior program efforts Bill Beck also relates has entered subscription Model Aviation school library Lakewood Jr High School close lives further told club juniors used work church District IX hats off Bill Beckwe could well use role models like Bill name Loren Tragellas Wichita KS well-known modeling circles low behold District IX Loren also ac tive show biz Loren works Beech Air craft Wichita company newspaper shares Loren recently used RC exper tise musical comedy No No Nanette several scenes theatre need ed vacuum cleaner could appear stage maneuver apparent control Since Music Theatre staff knew Beech Aircrafts work remote control technology missiles theatre approach ed company assistance developing such remote-controlled vacuum cleaner Tragellas normally designer engineer Missile Programs model airplane en thusiast agreed take project spare time sounds complicated Tragellas said once get involved remote control limited imagination Tragellas installed radio receiver old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner tached braking devices wheels steering control machine worked like tracked vehicle said steer braking wheel other Tragellas said hooked up another control could use sweepers normal 110-volt power source run motor wed have vacuum cleaner sound air puff up dust bag would normally AVP Dick Crowley comes fol lowing Some time ago Denver CO model clubs recognized importance working newcomers hobbyto encourage assist development building flying skills club am talking about Miniature Aero Sport stersMAS MAS has reason proud its pro gram young members par ticular member Eric Lopez 10 year old son Vince Lopez Vince too very proud son has club training program since eight years old Young Eric received wings June 23 1982 soloed Eric received beautiful trophy engraved name achieve ment statistics club has awarding solo trophies past three years earn Eric product outstanding MAS training program training pro gram geared young old alike big benefit getting new blood model aviation fraternityoh yes Erics dad proud son has trouble keeping buttons shirt Sixteen Indoor meets between January May Thats right Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have announced indoor season something everyone interested may get information contacting Richard E Johns 4983 Knox Ct Denver CO 80221 phone 3034775564 Hutch Bunch RC Group plans hold major Model Expo Hutchinson KS Kansas State Fairgrounds March 1213 For info contact club president Ken Riley %Sunflower Elec 100 W 2nd Hutch inson KS 67501 Jim Traw Norman OKthats District VIII shares club unashamedly copied District IXs Season Flyer Program well patch slightly modified has sent to earn coming year expect just Jim thanks District IXs Season Program still go ing strong enters 1983 cost $250 per patch Fly least once month 12 months qualify Patches available District IX VP Travis McGinnis good news around District IX next month KEEP EM FLYING 102 Model Aviation Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Roe Langlois Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 AuOciete VicePreaidanu Torn Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lae Veges NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Bob Kampmenn 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orerigewle CA 98662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Sot Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tun AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 SnOwden Ave Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tattle 417 Ehilani St Pukalan Maui HI 96788 Al WIIIamwn 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9614803 years IMS Pasadena biggest best yet Bill Northropis idea sure grow ing aisles jammed people both days show Make must next years list things Im going have District X meeting MAC show 23rd April show will Anaheim Convention Center meeting will evening after show closes time place will post ed AMA booth show Hopefully some AVPs will AVP Tucson writes Winter Nats 90 entries Bob Reynolds goes say Tucson Radio Control Club planning US/lnternational ducted fan flyAlaska ldaht C Mtrmtana C Orrtn Washmatto XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DittrictXl Vice-Presidest 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaea VIca-Prealdanra Al Culver 16075 von Elm Pocetello ID 83201 Simon Dreege Box 58 Broadvew MT 50015 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwooci Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 8078 Vicksurg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klametli Fall, OR 97601 Chick Young 290201 Ave. s 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Praquessey Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Haig Portland OR 97238 Phone 5031 761-5103 Last column announced Idaho RC EXPO would Pocatello Wrongoit will BOISE April 30 through May 1 will 18 categories limited RC year because space limitations further information contact Paul Card 2722 Weaver Circle Boise ID 83704 SRAC Polar Bear coming point either March 12/13 19/20 Wayne Nodland CD long standing contest Also SRAC has scheduled contest May 28/29 fly-in 30th will fun fly called MAYFLY latest T-Bird Screech Wayne Van Meter quotes latest AMA News instructions about identifying plane Un fortunately part instructions left later 83 Hell send information becomes available Bob also says Ray mond j Black Jr Los Cruces wearing AMAs gold patches Bob sold him before year end deadline 1982 Team Challenge race Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California FFMAASC saw Bakersfield Flying Team besting Max Men 101 points2689 2588 Pretty close individual race Open winner Steve Beebe RFT besting Bob White MM Steve 66 points Bobs 58 didnt receive word Junior Senior winners will list find out now know east coast will get its long awaited Nats Theyll held Westover AFB Massachusetts last week July dont know what Free Flight situation will yet dont bring 15 second run 5 minute max models Taft type Itll probably Category III field tight criteria Reno has good shot 1984 Nats San Diego can get loose ends tied gether maybe can have 1985 Nats AMA tabletop type display booth has getting good workout would like spice up mall show drop line Its yours no cost would like appear club give talk show filmdrop line Againthis no cost club THERMALS out article News Council action November 81 identification may model Now ap lies Sport fliers contest flying other rules found rule book What left out part about model also learned Big Sky Thunderbirds have permission display models terminal Johnson-Bell Field Missoula What fantastic opportunity public rela tions Maybe other airports could talked such display Johnson-Bell will plaque club name A/C builder will also identified Bat Sheet indicates WEBS Meet Redmond field 12th March another Kent Field April 9 Boeing Hawks sponsoring Indoor meet Overlake High School Bellevue March 4th 25th April 22nd SOBs flying Indoor meeting nights Overlake School gym Redmond March 22nd April 26th Interclub Challenge Series 1983 involving Pacific Ace sponsored SOBS information con tact Ken Rice 17519 Brook Blvd Bothell WA 98011 recent meeting NorWesters new Prez Dave Hagen led discussion direction club Paramount among ideas brought up must better coordination activities put clubs area would suggest use Don Zipoy since essentially AVP FF central person can act bring clubs together case detri ment have unnecessary conflicts schedule Everyone should have op portunity attend contests possible needs interclub participation too NorWesters go ing set regular flying dates promote activity Finally read two Indoor contests scheduled Thomas Jr High HillsboroMarch 20th April lOth Tn-City Modelers Pasco area looking new flying field interim have permission fly 40 x 3000 ft runway located local vine yard Sounds like ideal place After youve smashed plane dont have go far drown sorrows Word 83 Northwest Regionals Eugene will include FAI Team Race Bal loon Bust Stunt three classes Carrier three classes Dates May 28th 29th Eugene top flight contest al much fun watch compete Also remember Dave Mullens AVP CL interests District XI Keep him informed concerns about AMA stuff Dave said will Tune-Up Kent May 8th given growing Seattle Sky Raiders apt items read lately remark Skagit RC Flier field mowing would suspended until someone figured out mow under water sup pose should grateful dont have shovel days drifts pipeyard Fairbanks seem attractive speaking gang Fairbanks mall show University Mall com plete slide show put Marty Hall well received helps keep unbelievers side Now could just convince other sticking together better infighting rugged individualists arent Word AVP Gary Fuller Gastineau Group will have Biplane Fun Fly April 10th tentative plans MAMOO Scale Fun Fly Sakgway May 30th Mamoo Scale monoplanes minimum six-ft wing span biplanes five-ft minimum wingspan read article small AT-6 MAN youll know group ordered case kits going get AT-6 racing going rumors some Portland clubs getting AT-6 racing too has lot good points opposed high cost of racing scene April 9th 10th dates Benton Co EXPO Corvallis As yet havent seen hard information EXPO imagine will well done usual should have District XI meet ing sometime Saturday after lunch Unfortunately Barnstormers Static Show date has moved up may well have happened time read will March 5th 6th OMSI audi torium just west Portland US 26 will nine categories show will include both boats cars first time fee get OMSI contestants officials however still havent heard about CAMS Sym posium keep sharp lookout should very worthwhile attending Zillah May 21st 22nd SkyKnights Spring Open er formerly Mudhole OMAS lake April 24th Contest time approachingI hope see HAPPY FLYING April 1983 103 JUNIOR FLIGHT Don Rosss Extravaganza few issues ago wrote about fun Don Ross friends flying 30-in span Pacific Ace last spring free swinging contest featured toilet paper streamers Everybody flew models same design easy-building easy-flying oldie 1930s famous Pacific Ace 1983 everyone will building fly ing equally famous 30 BLACK BULLET model very similar Pacific Ace ex cept low-winger ED WH TTE N Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 closet full supplies Don will put together balance materials combine Schlueter partial kits will real big help ask Don about AND SO t surefire pure enjoyment coming spring get touch DON ROSS year BLACK BULLET Old-Timer Models case Im referring MikeMulligans company run Jim Noonan Milwaukee MUse MuUIgms CIF1C ACE BLAcK BULLET Dont let low-wing design bother Black Bullet isa super flier Incidentally mentioned years model would Moth Don changed tune due necessity enlarging plans making up kits Fortunately SCHLUETER FF MODELS 3508 Poinsettia Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266 has partial kits plans printed wood available both Pacific Ace Black Bullet what makes Black Bullet perfect choice 1983 partial kits 30 versions cost $470 must add $200 three kits ordered Don Ross advises 1983 contest will likely last weekend June Galeville NY conjunction East Coast Free Flight Championships Whatever date scheduled Championships will also date Black Bullet contest will events both Black Bullet Pacific Ace 1 Duration total three official flights two ROG HL flight over 15 seconds qualifying official both airplanes used total score will increased 15% 2 Time Target event 3 Mystery Time event 4 famous Toilet Paper Tow event score determined number sheets multiplied best flight seconds may such event both airplanes 5 Distance event details yet worked out Sure sounds like super fun areas country urged build fly Pacific Ace Black Bullet have questions write DONALD H ROSS 38 Churchill Rd Cresskill NJ 07626 can also telephone him 2011568-5272 Don has already con tacted result previous article Junior Flight Earl Van Gorder Flying Models several old-timers getting back action folk have no o MODELS PO Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 firm created continues run solely bring good quality supplies plans enable turn out quality flying scale old time models 1930s Most stuff outdoor mod els some indoor items too like Absolight plastic film next lightest covering material microfilm Pictured below illustration real favorite Earl Stahls Hi-Climber Plans super model cost $175 names designers just makes drool ides Stahl theres Paul Lindberg Herb Markwiese AP Diel Roger Hammer Chet Lanzo Henry Struck Bill Winter Herb Weiss Bob Copeland Carl Schmaedig. dozens heroes past HI-CLIMBER 30 span Designed Earl Stahl 1936 Send $150 Mike Mulligan latest catalogue offerings Youll glad did Golly what would individuals bring us exactly what need. tly what want Time-Warp Prop S call propeller Time-Warp Prop several reasons First its nice easy prop make snt take much time really quite efficient can keep beginner indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM up air good long time Next after two blades cemented gether indicated drawing warped achieve proper pitch camber warped two methods same time So see really something Spock Captain Kirk would proud Lets make Okay first thing cut out two blades 1/32 sheet balsa Shape pretty much draw ing experiment different diameters blade shapes areas . after very inexpensive make bunch different ones will help pick out best Prop/Rubber Factor see Junior Flight article two issues ago Make sure overlap big enough theres enough material foreand-aft good solid hub Now comes fun part After joint solidly dry wet brush dipped water yes water side blade will become outerside convex surface prop immediately smear inside concave side surface Duco Ambroid cement Use finger cement will shrink pulling curling blade water outer sur face will expand balsa fibers also make curl thing watch ing blades correct direction Oh well first backwards youve made up blanks can rest right Look plastic prop youre doing warping will help visualize way blades ought go Also will bend surfaces away joint over joint get proper cupping blade helical curve Thats also fun part As cement water dry will form blades fingers. looking plastic prop guide Okay lets look drawing above Take two blades hand right hand glued behind the left hand Also blade right hand bent away end view prop left fore bending warping done view right after completion its nice dry sand prop slightly remove fuzz big cracks try again series little cracks t greatest will right Insert prop shaft between two blades center cement Youre set now very own TIME-WARP propeller break. le glue wont hurt Good luck 104 Model Aviation I
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p h L Synopsis ot Special AMA Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee December 11 1982 following attendance President John Grigg Lokpprt NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml Dan Parsons proxy absent VP-VIII Ted White VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO Joe Norcross proxy absent VP-X Jim Scarborough VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Also Nats Executive Committee members Homer Smith Chairman Richard Sonheim Bev Wisniewski Ron Morgan Bob Underwood Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoff Styles PR Director Guests Earl Witt past President AVP District Don Krafft AVP District IV John Preston 1 Nats Future Structure Discussed several ideas arising comments made during two minute statement period such buying permanent site introducing trade show aspect Nats perhaps develop manufacturers special interest groups symposia approved unani mously Headquarters distribute Special Interest Groups survey/questionnaire would solicit interest noninterest information about topics needed support equipment concerning staging seminars Nats either 1983 future also approved unanimously HQ distribute industry similar questionnaire exception questionnaire would specify particular seminar topics 2 No Nationals 1983 Pro con comments staging Nationals 1983 debated idea staging Nats everyother-year also discussed close debate general agreement except District VIII Academy should proceed developing plans 1983 N ats 3 1983 Nats Site Selection Izzo briefed assembly details Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts viable Nats site roll Things really going right beginning see light end tunnel suddenly light went out him otherseveryone touched Lee doer made things happen someday right now pushed pressed moved night day Maybe knew time limited would help ex plain drive persistence us became aware Lee few years ago became part Cox-Leisure Dynamics conglomerate began hear lot about Airtronics first due quality kits Lee Renaud produced quickly became known perfectionist stuff best heard much same about radio control equipment marketed what really brought Lee fore front model industry fierce attention fight new RC frequencies began work AMAs Frequency Committee its effort FCC brought together RC industry leaders sup port effort became Chairman Hobby Industry Associations Radio Con trol Division effort paid off last fall FCC gave us RC frequencies asked Lee crowned success separating Leisure complex own thingto pro duce better RC products deep suddenly suffered stroke resulted passing away mid-January shock us know worked him traumatic Nobody ready too much going Lee deeply involved like suddenly losing arm legthe universal reaction everyone lost some thing couldnt afford What really hurt knew great things going happen cause Lee person acknowledged could unify model 1983 Noting possibility inadequate FF Indoor Outdoor sites Westover much discussion separation events elsewhere Nats Executive Committee choice 1983 Nats Lake Charles LA also re viewed both whole Nats FF events Westover rest industry bring people together potential despite being aggressive tough plain spoken might offend gruff remark also pleased being good listener sincere interest others also generous money sponsor activities also himseltas nelper US teams World Championships other events typical question told problem What need Also typically re sponse request got itl~ Lee Renaud Free Flight roots New England giant RC world California great model designer personality meant couldnt ignored will miss him especially long talks phone person about aspect modeling AMA cared deeply about AMA thrilled new AMA building Its fitting fore name will prominently remem bered building known National Center Aeromodeling came went too fast too soon John Worth motion tnen approved Academy stage combined Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts FF site within 30 miles also approved Nats held August 7-14 week beginning July 24 August dates available continued page 96 92 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Larqest Sport Aviation Oryani~ton Lee RenaudToo Fast Too Soon Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 GOODBYE Farewell see ya laterterms use leaving friend very dear friend Lee Re naud bid farewell us early year soar forever modelers have gone before Lee founder owner mov ing force behind Airtronics Inc Downey CA designer very popular Aquila Sagitta sailplanes among others recent years marketed very fine Airtronics brand radio control system staunch supporter AMA FAI Soaring team things modeling efforts added gaining great deal support new AMA building will greatly missed hobby know join expressing deepest sympathies family friends ELECTRIFYING have talked about electric-powered models before yet time get close realize future model ing may lie power source Flying fields lost daily seems due noise com plaintselectric can solve problem New developments increasing power reliability power medium now rate capability power source avail able short Schnuerle 61 state ment may out date time reaches print Emil Giezendanner rumor has intends fly electric-powered Pattern airplane 1983 World Aerobatic Championships Pensacola Electric power may soon have its own World Championships time US AMA begin prepare electric future Toward end have asked AMA VP appoint delegate newly-to-be established electric flight team selection com mittee will necessary set up series qualification meets final team selection meet time permits like 1986 W/C instead possible 1984 W/C can run full series quarter finals semis finals Meanwhile behooves interested mod elers get ready same time several groups within AMA pushing establish ing classes electric-powered flight AMA meets Toward end attended meeting several interested parties attending IMS Show Pasadena good show too second meeting hopefully definitive out put will take place Toledo Show Saturday evening Check AMA booth time location Everyone welcome encouraged attend voice opinion MORE Perhaps greatest problem holding back real growth electric power feeling suitable toys perhaps need education magazine could carrier series articles electric power someone knowledgeable would volunteer write articles dozens questions need answering neophyte experienced modeler can match glow engine airplane prop What rules thumb match ing electric motor airplane prop What battery source use charge use speed reduction couplings motor direct drive set up servo actuated on-off switch What size wire fuse Questions questions questions Seems like have written above earlier have Still no has come ward attack difficult education process Will someone now FFFAI team members headed Aus tralia fall compete World Champs Jim Bradley Orlando FL Jim sent along picture himself below right hold ing two models best wishes AMA members FAI World Champ fliers DISTAFF women becoming volved model aircraft way another recent come attention Katie Martin President Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers 1982 reelect ed 1983 Katie doesnt just run meetings spearheaded effort resulted club obtaining its first flying field includ ing two runways excess 1000 ft avid accomplished flier also teaches others fly Congratulations Katie may other women follow lead NAAFAI have recently directed change increase course cost FAI stamp supporter fee old fee $5 has increased $10 supporter fee $1 $3 FAI stamp will now provide buyer membership NAA turn will benefit stamp buyer AMA well Recently has bit minor controversy within NAA relates its divisions AMA position contro versy supported several other divisions need voting power achieve position retain excellent relationship enjoy NAA its divi sions hold vote person AMA division member NAA Thus increased stamp cost will gain us vot ing power need along support other divisions assure smooth running NAA STARS recently good fortune bad taste attend annual meeting Southern Tier Aero Radio Society club active point distraction glued gether bonds real friendship help other President Big Bird Privateer also newsletter editor putting together monthly basis insulting fun rags anyone would care read start bonfires Part annual meeting award ing several gag trophiesa crash-point award bonehead year award Last years bonehead Big Bird selected years recipient Norm Orcutt being continued next page April 1983 93 member Jim Bradley twu urn nis meows Presidents Corner continued dumb enough plug servos wrong receptacle receiver taking radio back dealer complain ing did work Boy ever true qualification bonehead year Now start looking next years award recipients select bone head year would well find out invited meeting because have just single-handedly chosen Bonehead Club 1982 bought dinner wife IT MUST RETOLD Internal conflict strife rampant publication very short time back fact other journals hobby also carried various arguments about internal prob lems following presented raise controversy assure still organization individuals hopefully working toward common goals Better should read own publication read elsewhere choose hear internal prob lems quit reading right Executive Director John Worth serves under contract between himself AMA represented Executive Council two-year contract time option renew additional two years Recently complaints received some members charging Worth breached contract two counts contract provides situation AMA President shall appoint fiveman committee study situation report findings recommending either terminate contract Subsequently appointed required committee consisting Earl Witt Horrace Cain Don Lowe Murry Frank Cliff Piper Chairman After full investigation facts circumstances allega tions member committee voted against termination matter went Executive Council final action sup ported recommendation committee John Worths contract has auto matically renewed another two years nothing told al edged points complaints dont really matter committee recommend ed terminate What does matter has vividly brought home con cerned have trust responsiblihy investigate complaints have done Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Thomas Obringer Editor Sunday Flyers club newsletter Baltimore MD writes looking picture am sending began think unsung heroes backbone hobby such Editors Contest Directors etc began see something else Suddenly could see real unsung hero behind us wives wife Delores no excep tion puts up workroom smells Saturday Sunday mornings types club newsletter after write would hobby wonderful wives behind us case eaten up curiosity picture friends Thomas Delores Obringer holding club newsletter up read Last month ran picture little girl named Katie Doe using crutches stand ing next famous country music singer Orlando father quickly explained crutches discarded well again Okay next picture cen ter bottom Katie left no crutches Debbie Violett father Greg Doe 94 Model Aviation Nashville Rhonda James Greg holding Formula racer hopes win Americas top Formula pilots People comment everywhere Free Flight enthusiasts modelers carry wives family along contests probably wives can retrieve forth Well isnt necessarily true Just top RC fliers involve loved ones FF people Example Have ever seen Dave Brown anywhere Sally order substantiate wild claim will necessary show proof following picture next page top right another top Formula Racer win ner Mr Bob Brogdon pretty wife Linda Powder Springs GA Bob sporting No 8 Polecat cleverly made himself can give anybody run money flashy Radio Con trol event Linda told feeds him Have ever Florida Orlando Tangerine International featured six full days Radio Control fun events including Scale racers Aerobatics RC Helicopter Florida beautiful state sunshine orange juice Pictured Formula Pylon Racer five important team members flying person shown played important part planes overall performance LR Rick Cranmer Palm Harber FL built plane handled transmitter Darlene Cranmer Ricks wife kept him happy calm Susan Dan Juho Clearwater FL provided constructive spectatoring Lastly center Ricky Jr supervised affair overall todays complicated diverse modeling entire team sometimes necessary win keeps house clean Also goes along contests Well lucky can get way some top Scale models showed up Tangerine Pictured low Dan Santich Winston-Salem NC winning P-26 winning P-26 took year build features 10028 rivets has 315 Kawasaki engine turning huge pro peller Dan told same model fea tured September 1982 Model Airplane News also isnt bit scared fly looks size model appears Dan might conceivably jump end day fly back home North Carolina 1980 won second Orlando Baby Bullet another happy modeler con test wife along keep him calmed down Meet Buddy Gail Roos Ros well GA Buddy also contending Quarter Midget Pylon racing event Tangerine Ive never seen happier couple life next month Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Big Year. started banga whole pile new RC frequencies FCC good omen AMA 1983 big answer muttered things like should joinwhat has AMA done though AMA has grown tremen dously past ten years mostly due RC activities side lines seemed feel didnt need AMA though enjoying RC activity AMA made possible didnt seem know care ap preciate AMA has gotten RC frequency FCC has ever awarded way back SOs now attitude seemed Fine past history what has AMA done lately Well took about four years finally got answer flock new frequencies available now weve also stockpiled some answers future new frequencies come five years now bit later same time got new building built also few years making got done its simply office AMA Headquarters Its model museum library visitors center reposi AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consists over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable deposit must cluded film requested full list information order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 815 Fif teenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope Following partial list films available THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country Including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS 1979 film types sizes Scale model air craft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber tory model aviation archives short its new National Center Aeromodeling world Its ours-yours minecreated free enterprise system Its real its its part aeromodeling history As commer cial goes Weve come long way. Meanwhile continue make history membership figures 1983 show us already over 50000 well way top ping last years time high over 83000 Its shaping up big year Place Be. 83. Chicopee 1983 Nats coming together spectacular event first time Nats New England first new breed Nats wIl much worlds biggest model meetthis year will include what might well called AMAs first national convention will lots activity dont enter fly will displays demos talks seminars etc headquarters will big super hotel just few five miles airfield will activity day night Air Force addition lending us use Westover Air Force Base will help us produce grand finale weekend show ownstatic displays flight demonstrations effect will combined AMA-Air Force Open House show off whole spectrum what about dates July 24-31 extra emphasis last three days Weve got excellent situation food lodginglots places eat good reasonably priced hotels close college dorm accommodations close also Youll hear lots develops plan now therethe place 83 FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS New York Toledo MACS California about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its National Air Space Museum Shows ballooning hang gilding aerobatics commercial military including Blue Angels Navy Team About 30 minutes WINGS & THINGS British made film general Interest Great age group has excellent coverage types model flying music no narration about 25 minutes FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY Pro duced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Co about 20 minutes 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS story first time event held US Doylestown PA AMAS first professionally produced film about 25 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber Please note flying sites film PLANE PLACE PERFECT DAY available request AMA Special Events Depart ment film tells about modei aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation govern ment agencies other potential site donors narration about 15 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber April 1983 95 Synopsis continued page 92 4 Nats Procedure Manual Foreman re ported progress towards comple tion manual presentation ready meeting 5 Re-establish Junior Senior Nets Champions noted pres ent computer access have ability generate champion standings easily past However also noted complicated endeavor also volving competition scheduling problems relatively few people Council charged Nats Committee investigate issue along possi bility instituting event category champi ons report back Council recommendation also agreed first place trophy plaque should inscribed champion 6 Increase Nats Per Diem Except dis cussion no action taken item 7 Replacement Policy AMA Radios Foreman reported Academy owns 24 walkie-talkie type radios five new recommended old radios replaced modern equipment suggested accomplishing purchasing two three new radios year old radios would used parts keep new radios repair Council unanimously approved purchasing four new radios year Foreman also spoke need estab lish budget purpose ongoing re pairs maintenance Academys electronic equipment Council authorized budgeting up $5000 per year electronic equipment maintenance 8 Shipping Crates Nats Electronic Equipment Foreman reported presently electronic equipment shipped card board cartons substantial enough tne traveling involved sug gested purchasing fiberglass foam lined cases directed look costs source report January Council meeting 9 Restructure Nats Executive Com mittee After considerable discussion approved unanimously Nats Execu tive Committee restructured two groups known Nats Executive Committee Nats Operations Subcom mittee Executive Committee shall eon sist Free Flight category manager Control Line category manager Radio Control category manager AMA Execu tive Director Nats Contest Director shall chosen annually first named members committee Nats Operations Subcommittee re ports Nats Executive Committee shall consist up five other members shall hold functional positions subse quent Nats shall selected Nats Executive Committee fall meeting category managers established Homer Smith FF Dick Sonheim RC Bev Wisniewski CL Homer Smith chairman Nats Executive Committee 19831984 10 Nets Announcement Policy Discus sion did produce motion generally agreed January 1 should latest announcement time following years Nats also suggested perhaps 2/3 vote should required deviate January 1 announcement policy Further discussion considered feasibili ty central permanent Nats site com mittee formed study possibilities Hardy Brodersen Bill Mathews committee report January Council meeting ii Addition/Deletion Competition Events Discussion noted proliferation Nats eventsadditions happen regularly deletions rare President directed Nats Executive Committee review Nats events list possible deletions report next Council meeting 12 Frequency Division Pattern proposal discussed radio frequencies allocated skill level class also class flown together preferably flight line President directed Nats Executive Committee review proposal im plementation recommended 1984 also referred Frequency Commit tee inclusion new frequencies Dave Brown approve initially fre quency decision i3 West Baden Purchase Brodersen re ported foremost Indoor sites nation up sale Northwood Insti tute West Baden IN suggested Council consider purchasing building grounds straw vote produced interest least investigating possibility Brodersen further advise Council January Council meeting 14 Winner Recognition Nats Dis cussion ways means Nats winners can receive rec ognition/publicity Nats Executive Com mittee study issue recommend procedures/methods can accomplished 15 Nats Fees As follow throughto motions October 82 Council meet ing minutes discussion again initiated open house concept 83 Nats Before final decision made cost analysis facets idea requested CALLING AMA HQ phone number 703/450-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 35 theml come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy differ ent commuting arrangements pre vent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern Central Mountain Western 9amNoon 13pm 8am1 lam Noon2pm 7amlOam llamlpm 6 amgain lOamNoon regret necessity zones other East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Nats Executive Committee reported January Council meeting 16 Nets Executive Director Policy Worth asked HQ executive personnel retained Headquarters administration rather field management Nats Executive Com mittee directed review revise situation necessary 17 Nats GeneraL McCollough spoke personal views concerning Nats stated serious study should done whole Nats concept may result changing character/format Nats know presently 18 Nats Trophies Brown reiterated concern about quality Nats trophies No definitive action taken noted general support upgraded version plaque type trophy provided 82 Nats Connecticut e Maine e Massaclwsetts Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 FIske St Holliston MA 01746 AsnocaW Iic.Pyenidffito Robert C arocteur 405 Main Street Natliun NH 03060 Dennin Folsom APO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don lrafft P0 Son 182873 Heritage LO. DunbUry MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Cocedinator Gaorge Wilnon 318 Fisher St Waloln MA 02181 following months before 1983 Nationals will write little about prep aration activities will taking place Nats major event District January 21st 22nd Nats Ex ecutive Committee met Quality Inn Chicopee MA evening 21st John Worth Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles met 51 club members Dis trict meeting need manpow er 1983 Nats presented Clubs throughout district will recruit necessary volunteers required interested offering help part- fulltime during Nats please contact Roman Polaski Below excerpts letter sent AMA chartered clubs District planning expand Nats point direction exposition expect start direction year series informative symposiums have designated Quality Inn Chicopee headquarters motel have excellent facilities conduct such sympo siums DURING THE NATIONALS HAVE SCHEDULED DISTRICT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY AT 8 PM IN THE QUALITY INN ON JULY 28TH Please plan attend will have major AMA officials attendance well leading fliers different categories will opportunity talk AMA offi cials question listen plans coming year Please make effort tend meeting opportunity speak responsible conduct business AMA 96 Model Aviation have obtained 300 rooms Elms College Chicopee desiring dormi tory rooms have designated Pioneer Valley RC Club host clubs Mr Roman Po laski 44 N Maple St Enfield CT 06082 phone 203/749-9743 person contact volunteer manpower important secure supply manpower 1983 Nats being first time Nats will held District I am sure enthusiastic about will support fullest extent suc cess contest dependent hospi tality supplying Nats officials necessary personnel effective efficient job would like see maximum attend ance competitive fliers Nationals opportunity compete national championship may feel have ability win lets get out compete especially Nats being located own district After everyone has start some time present time planning hold Pattern Pylon Control Line Free Flight Westover Helicopters Soaring New Jersey Yok DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Ausociat vpraaid5 Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Cvergreen An. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tonia Ricer NJ 08753 Adam SassIer 50 Randi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Santsr 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeajx NY 13135 Frequeascy Cooistissator George Myers 70 Froelslich Farm Rd Hickeville NV 11601 Second District Thoughts point usually expound time exposi tion will hopefully generated you Please write let know feel about following important issues 1 Are spending too dues dollars send teams abroad purpose international competition 2 Ditto fi nance intercontinental trips various persons FAI ClAM etc conventions faraway places discuss such Olympic-like ventures 3 Should AMA shell out mucho bucks pur chase West Baden Indiana Auditorium un Sale order have per manent Indoor flying site N B actually has proposed a-la Hutchinson KS 4 Should thus dismantle Nats keep comprehensive all-inclusive categorywise 5 Should stick present threeyear term office elected AMA officers extend four years return twoyear cycle have now abandoned 6 Should vote AMA officers continue limited Open members shall clude least Seniors well Enough month later Have watch length columns know lest usurp space hence keep important material out mag will held adjacent fields present ly have Indoor site also attempt ing locate higher ceiling public relations thrust will make family Nats due excellent sight seeing activities have area Geoff Styles planning bang-up public relations campaign enthusiasm have re ceived Chicopee Chamber Com merce expect Nats remembered everyone help needed make best Nats ever New Years Blessing April issue will reach until first week March As being written January 16th however shortly after New Years Wish time pass following worthy blessing Ed Runkel editor Transmifter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Parlin NJ also president May coming Holidays bring blessings peace happiness yours May prosper new year May future planes fly straight off board smooth silk land greased skid May latest project elic admiration friends fellow club members May mail order arrive time wings turn out straight MonoKote go wrinkle en gine start single flip idle like purr kitten May batteries last ever fuel never spill May plane never hit wires nor trees nor pumpkin patch May holiday stocking full goodies want whether new kit new engine money needed purchase hearts desire May epoxy mix right time paint dry quickly out dust insect specks May always have perfect flying days clear blue skies gentle steady breezes may radio control system work flawlessly til kingdom come photo affable Ed took first Annual Spring Meet club Home Sweet Home new home Reston VA will serve enduring monu ment involved AMA member realize great challenge could have ever responded magnificently aeromodelers sharing common dream must stir within deepest sensitiv ity profound feeling pride enor mous satisfaction realization basic ally same sentimental ity wit Dedication toward continued development model aviation great est sport hobby what ran through consciousness unfurled AMA banner site just few months ago amounted piles soil bull dozer lot ambition looked like Earl Witt Dave Brown background cam era Bob Voislavek Administrative Co ordinator HQ Mixed Emulsions According cient proverb picture worth thousand words As snapshot can save much writ ten material logical should use few reduced mini-size necessary goes first shot shows Bob Fiorenze impres sive ducted-fan pilots country superhot Skyhawk iext president Interstate Mod el Flying Club Frank Gorham speaking April 1983 97 Nats planning meeting Pioneer Valley RC Club Enfield CT New lona Island Model Airport meet ing WRAM Rye NY Nick Ziroli flashes famous smile STARS Giant Scale Rally Olean NY camera caught happy portrait another District II VIP Mr Frequency him self Bob Aberleproudly holding AMA plaque recognition eye-catching F-86 also seen Olean Rally Builder please contact Henry I-laffke Vineland NJ has taken up full-scale jocks have left off regards Gee Bee Racer designs Next share tense moment following photo annual Rhinebeck Classic Rally Mid-Hudson RC Society scheduled held year June 25dont miss Nats Workers Needed Now have East Coast Nats last impera tive as.stated earlier columns momentous project receive full support AMA members District II contestants also volunteer workers during week July 24 through July 31 Please please please write to Ed Izzo District VP let us know will able serve Nats Committee will assign work done work Pat tern Scale Flight judge Nats believe real kick sure doesnt seem like work meneither will GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Diva Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesocieta t#raeldeafla Joe Elban 36960 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluttarty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Carky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelahia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator James Eearden 5562 Foxrun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 15131 5424406 weather outside has finally unfortu nately turned winter Im beginning wonder Ill able get Cambridge morrow District III Symposium/Work shop have lost some branches off trees around due weight ice can hear guys down south now time year lot mall shows season demand films club meetings mall shows its peak hope get few copies films video tape year reduce lead three 16mm films fact Ive found video tapes work better mall shows club meetings due fact require less space dont need dark area Speaking mall shows Lacka wanna Aero Modelers Scranton PA held mall show last year sent included picture sent August appropriate time year Ed Slimak Jack Kostivk photo Barry Tevelin hope beautiful trophies beautiful models l what can] say about group mugs like will inspire get out support local mall show second picture Hawks Hur ricane Show Team taken Riverfest celebration held Cincinnatis river front last fall Pretty professional look ing group spite ugly mug slouch ing over podium Now know -he star radio television Bert Luchte right side pcrdium has recently taken over reins group wish him best luck continuing excellent efforts group bunch RC clubs southwest Ohio have gotten together challenge series round robin type event should fun Five clubs Cincinnati area building bunch Sweet-Stiks flying number different events next summer host ed club idea use same airplane special class SOME Show March compete Pylon Aerobatics Fun Fly contests hosted club throughout next year Limiting event same plane stock side exhaust engines mufflers 10-6 props should make interesting conpetition points schedule also emphasizes participation just flying eight contests gets points winning expect have ball Next month will let know Cambridge get-together went can get through ice things went Executive Council meeting Super Weekend California Its heck note isnt Ill ten miles Super Bowl wont able watch tele vision sure plan things great dont Delaware C District CeleEbsa Maryland Nerti Canslina Iv DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amdata Vlee-Prrddwb Wayne Abernathy 9206 CarendOnt 3 upper Marlboro MO 20670 Bob Chanespne 20 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispln 611 Binechwoad Ctsarlotteevilte VA 22901 V Bit Helms 2000 Tyvole Road Charlotte NC 29210 Scotty Moyaf 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn OE 19806 John Pnstn 7012 Olvira Covrt Falls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 263 Hotly Lane Mockeville NC 27028 FraqvaeesoV Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6409 WinthrOp Or. Fayettenilte NC 29301 Phone Enening 1919 488-5986 Just case havent heard 1983 Nats will held July 24th through 31st Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 98 Model Aviation Winners mall show L-R Frank Healy Rev Chas Peers Ted Mynyk long time now have trying find good site East Coast Nats Well make plans attend Westover located middle New England states Two major three-lane highways serve Westover Route 90 Mass Pike going east-west others 1-90 1-95 going north-south Bradley International Airport serves Westover ground transportation Westover very good RC CL will held main site Glider Helicopter can held local club fields FF can held field SAM Champs have held before abandoned airport nearby avail able Indoor could held home peanut Glastonbury local high ceiling site available Several being evalu ated including mammoth civic center Worcester ME Glastonbury CT Wor cester ME about 45 miles away worst abandoned airport Bowles Airport Agawam MA Dorm space should no problem Within 45 minutes field American Inter national College Springfield College Univer sity Massachusetts Smith College Amherst College Mount 1-lolyoke College Lady Elms College Westfield State College junior college Quality Inn Confer ence Center 296 Burnett Road Chicopee MA 01020 413/592-7751 has already fered special group rates AMA has 180 rooms 6000 square foot ballroom Chicopee surrounded museums galleries Basketball Hall Fame Bradley Air Museum myriad historical sites open public plenty prices reasonable five active clubs general vicinity promise record number participants record number spec tators very densely populated area AMA has some new tricks up its col lective sleeve years Nats too like seminars CDs seminars newsletter editors demonstrations educational exhibits model hobby industry special industry groups will encouraged give seminars also have gotten lot inquiries lately about R/C World Florida latest update PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN runway has now completed 300 feet long 50 feet wide has limerock base beautifully smooth paving Eight foot wide taxi ways connect 70foot long 24-foot wide pit area R/C World Vice-president Mario Yederlin ic will make maybe has made first flight off new runway details about first flight call Mario 305/994-0461 temporary road has built includ ing small bridge over creek runs through property field office tempo rary type will soon entrance expect staffed during normal business hours telephone will installed office telephone number will pub lished soon available R/C World becoming reality clubs District V have asked about Radio Control League North Carolina brief description RCNC Radio Control League North Caro lina RCNC organized 1954 state organization purpose coordinating promoting Radio Control airplane flying North Carolina Membership made up modelers statewide Virginia Tenne ssee South Carolina RCNC hosts two meets year RCNC Invitational June Anniversary Meet November RCNC conducts Steering Committee meet ings club representatives December January year time RC meets scheduled season best serve clubs interest planned activity After first committee meetings clubs apply sanctions second meeting final calendar prepared mailed RCNC member statewide coordination meets RCNC member service greatly reduces work load District IV Contest Coordinator An active membership drive continual activity particular emphasis repre sentative members RC clubs state After organizational plans discussed over several years RCNC formed North Carolina Model Hall Fame 1980 Origi nal criteria membership required modeler North Carolina native active modeling 15 years made outstanding contribution hobby sport modeling An Executive Committee formed first two years used catching up Hall Fame members Thereafter modeler will proposed membership year idea state organization very good gives some political clout also spreads word around about what other clubs doing increase member ship activity AMA members welcome mem bers RCNC anyone wishing join can contact Bill Helms AVP member appli cations Whats Happening District IV Roanoke Valley RC Club Fifth Annual Winter Time Auction Swap Shop first time will have RC Static Contest date March 5 1983 Northside High School Roanoke VA auction will held regardless weather conditions ad ditional information contact PA Cosmato 5219 Burnt Quarter jIrive Vinton VA 241 79 Hornet Aeromodelers SocietyCharlotte NC new field well underway con struction should completed early summer 1983 runway 600 feet long 100 feet wide has fine graded request funds pave runway grass remaining area has presented county commissioners membership will building park shelter safety barrier Hornet Aeromodelers negotiated Mecklenburg County Parks Recrea tion Department closed landfill model park approved will permanently supervised managed Hornets Plans also underway add Control Line area early spring future plans possible RC automobile area Brainbusters Free Flight Club FLASH!! Word has just come Paul Altenhoff winner Hand-Launch Glider King Orange Good show Paul course Paul used Reid Hulls design Rain Crow 40 years somebody will borrow design republish Reid will still around Con grats again Paul Reid New News Letter new newsletter month came National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association newsletter sounds like club based around RC Helicopters Its Washington DC area information contact Joe Lawrence 12538 Woodstock Drive Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Great newsletter Joe keep coming Wilson RC Modelers Association Soaring Contest May 21-22 1983 Two-meter Open classes Novice Expert will WR/CMA First Annual Contest information contact Ted Dietrich 2905 Winstead Road Rocky Mount NC 27801 District Columbia RC Club DCRC has announced Bealton Scale Contest Dates 17th 18th September Also Scale Pattern Contest will July Remem ber DCRC Auction March 18 1983 DC Maxecuters Ninth Annual Capitol door Scale Aircraft ContestMarch 12 1983 Andrews Air Force Base Navy Reserve Hang ar 10 am 6 pm Contact Dan Driscoll 2000 5 Eads Street No 301 Arlington VA 22202 Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poeflo Rico V Sooth Carolina vosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-0550 AisoalaOa V1caPraaldanu Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Or. Smyma TN 37161 Richard Jackson 108 ThornIee charleston Heighog SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Dairey Beach FL 33444 Joaegah Mlcallzz 5R 00866 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Cd Moormas 70 Fifth SL Shalirnar FL 32579 Harry Staram P0 Ram 676 Oneonia AL 35121 Tons Thacker 2390 ljwrenceville Hwy. L. Decatur GA30003 Frequency Coordluetor Burn Fielda 1096 Ontario St Jacksonville FL 32206 Phona Day 9041 368-6862 What Arts Hobby Shop Fields Hobby Shop Highland Hobby World Jackson ville Hobby Oasis Neptune Beach Orange Park Hobby World Orange World have common demonstrating support modelers donating plaques Third Annual Glen Sig Memorial Pat tern Meet March 19 & 20 meet sponsored Gateway RC Club Jackson ville FL benefit Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund owe lot Glen Sig hobby shops everywhere clubs put together also owe lot mayors county commissions such helped Flying Griffins Georgia open new flying field paved 50-foot 300-foot runApril 1983 99 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel way club few sponsors raised $5000 make reality Paradyne high tech Digital Data Com munication firm Largo FL has offered support its aeromodeling employees meeting facilities flying facilities com pany propertyprovided form char tered club adhere safety regulations use mufflers involve no significant costs company Thats good deal em ployees great show support high tech modelers Out curiosity other companies support modeling meet ing facilities and/or flying facilities Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI VicePresident 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Auociute Vlc.Presidlnita Lore, Nd, 843 Hill BnOOk Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwv. Owenabdm KY 42301 Raynsond Mayan P0 Box 243 SmithinIle MO 64089 Hale Olsen 820 Old Bonhiomme University City MO 63132 William G Sniavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 41708 Sean Wanton 3402 Hickory Lane Haal Crest IL 80429 Bill Ztmmer Bait 72 Varna IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator lame heck 584 Gragtchestar Sn. Lexington KY 40808 just dont make months like used remember 30 days somebody must have taken upon himself shorten because time between last column must less month VP trying get settled task hand Mail has AVPs coordinators others district Its very interesting process Future Time facility West Baden IN has used very successful door events last several years has come object great interest recently sale possible loss Indoor site has prompted investigation number per sons Present discussion centers around consideration purchase historic building its 300 surrounding acres subsequent possibility use entire site models later sure District VI will site 1984 Scale Team Selection event EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY August 12-14 1983 Both F4B Control Line F4C Radio teams will selected Southern Indiana RC Modelers will provide local support NASA National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers has developed event Much interest has already ex pressed Monty Groves California Birmingham Aeromodelers setting up informal liaison other local clubs local club will send representative meetings other clubs area probably different member month could have several good benefits such creating spirit camaraderie coopera tion among area clubs visit some other clubs area time time Arlie Kline Gateway RC Club flying model Stinson far away model airplane contest suddenly called friend take over controls Assured craft capable hands Arlie collapsed Arlie contest over died few days later Tampa comes word Tampa RC Aircraft Club member Dr Wade Baggs wife killed automobile accident just before Christmas memory Mr James G Enos Memphis Radio Control Club donated $725 AMA Building Fund Modeling probably could use missing man formation mark passing friends Dale Arvin Indiana will serve Co Contest Directors Mark model ing calendar have contacted AMA listing recognized special interest groups contact person intention establish cabinet representative group serve advisory task force yours truly district large will include member large discipline represent Sunday fliers well names will published chosen Time note Dan Neukirch Oakville MO brought photo first RC model 16 year old has modeling seven years mostly rubber Free Flight has AMA member year half know youll join wishing Dan successful modeling career Skylark shows concern careful building note Roger Wathen Forest Manor Schools Flying Raiders Club tells Moe Whitamore CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Anderson IN Phew minute thought other CIA gotten us Working Indianapolis Childrens Museum helped youngsters build good old AMA Cub Delta Dart origi nal design called Museum Piece what else Moe presently working advanced program Take writer old teacher thats used Delta Dart 10 years classes satisfactory ex perience simple model early can bear fruit years later Try youll like whether club individual project have received number newsletters already know out modeling land Please add mailing list can share some happenings Peoria ILWyre flyers Wyre Thought day am concerned about lack young people hobby young member nowadays 25 years old has married two years future AMA Are pre-teens teenagers gone forever words Editor Morrie Caudill present genuine concern would like address different youth weve spawned enamored TV eye video games computer keyboard no longer senses thrill wind wires cost Any thoughts youd like share Smithville MO Dam Buster list themselves Friendliest Little Club Dam Site love guess dam least step up Columbia IL club flies next towns lagoon thinks twice before retrieval field missed Bud Bodzioch CDed Chi cago Aero Angels Frozen Finger Flying Festi val January 3rd Twenty-six entries four states helped generate $130 MACA FAI Pitman Fund get best pitman world World Championships along best Combat fliers Good show gentlemen Now cut Kansas City MO KCRC Improvements being considered Lake Jacomo field including enlarging runway heli pad areas addition second public field area possibility Lake Longview Park Kansas City area enjoys excellent rapport park department authorities Last Thought Time childrens story Henny Penny Chicken Little find fowl tale consisted piece genuine misinformation sky 100 Model Aviation ne riying UITTIfl5 nad few planes show off new field Dan Neukirchs sister-in-law holds hes Skylark first RC model falling sky falling central character manages spread everywhere form full blown rumor record time about modelers some St Louis modelers arrived Florida contest Christmas time greeted news Floridians heard Buder Park St Louis closed down definitely due dioxin-contaminated soil washed down now well-known Times Beach shown times recently TV true site open oper ating normally sky fallen Sometimes rumors harmless very humorous Other times Please check facts sources before talking over back fence Indeed three forms communication telephone television tellamodeler number 314 487-1957 Iowa Michigan esota DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bredersen Dislritt VII Vice-Presulent P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant vicaPrendent Jack Finn 368 Hempden Or. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Associate vieePeudwsta Arthur Arro 1014 Woocasridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 C Shorewood Olod. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55504 William Rohrinq 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sr Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madisor WI 53711 Ron Seers 132S Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55426 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Eaat Main Upper Level Northville MI 48187 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 1313 437-4244 pleasure meet some EAA Museum January 16 brought John Worth AMA Headquarters make himself available personal response questions etc Pete Waters joined meet ing well role District Frequency Coordinator explain very important function Pete traveled own expense gentlemen time money least jack Finn District VII Assistant Vice-Presi dent traveled Iowa make himself available Quite bit AMA district officer horsepower present So superimposed auction swap shop proceedings having segment opening meeting general remarks adjourning area museum direct personal meetings several troops few transactions important felt general disappointed didnt have time audience know anxious get going auction very few came away auction talk Finn Worth Pete Waters auCtion swap shop resounding success however topping last years attendance almost double Frequency Coordinator function Pete Waters manages can very important assist identifying trouble well advance learning hard way procedure locating club field aircraft sectional maps along sources trouble published FCC re ports result immediate notification mail clubs within 20 mile circle interference source Make sure club sec retary has given Pete information needs flying fields location latitude longitude possible distance compass heading some place Pete can find maps such town major highway intersection addition needs current club secretarys mailing address can send off notice discovers trouble writing about 3O0/a clubs record Pete address phone numbers appear column heading given tour Flying Electrons new field duly impressed little piece real estate doesnt look like much taken itself cold winters morning no out flying course its just field arrangements care fully made neighbors com munity work preparation members put shape Its lifes blood club photo Al Scidmore rounds out report Arkansas siana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vica-Presideel P0 Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aucciete VicePraaidents Sob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72206 Gene Hamral 301 N Yale Or. Garlapd TX 71042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleinanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Palmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irsong TX 75061 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertleeville OK 74003 Sd Sineerar 3416 David Dr. Mexaina LA 70003 Frequency Coondinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Gund Prairie TX 75060 ----- told husband wanted him show some tenderness dnt know showed propeller cut finger know very undignified way start column feel sure will agree modeling supposed fun should laugh ourselves once column will written very positive manner always aimed encouraging much fun hobby can Notice photo head column picture done Randy Randolph name sounds sortof familiar look back through past couple years model airplane magazines will find bunch articles helpful hints building entire models authored Randy Randolph models have made covers some magazines color yet Back photo Notice Randys articles construction hints photos excellent might ask him write article future con struction photography few us design geniuses could get articles published give Randy some credit credit due has long modeling leader District VIII recent past very good President Dallas RC Club presently serving District VIII Contest Coordinator note unimportant interesting item also involving Randy Randolph concerns again photo did column Randy brought over four poses choose astonished because eyes photos looked far like fine old friend Carl Goldberg did Honest Carl same size shave off sideburns stand us side side both assume same happy grin look like twins So much shall suggest Carl silly us have separate photos taken future can just use same photo change name Cheap No just frugal Since nearly us have enjoyed flying C Goldbergs designs might enjoy note about Carl November 21st number Carls friends helped him celebrate 70th birthday What has got District VIII Well air over model airports Southwest full Goldberg designed model planes popular RC Soaring glider parts right now Carls Gentle Lady great model suggest beginner Happy Birthday Carl way greeting sent Carl birthday 30-feet long Beth Mrs Goldberg strung 30-foot greeting around patio everyone read whole thing live 70 credit hobby Carl promise least 30-ft greeting too switch subject directly matters relative District VIII about three weeks 1983 am simply astonished enthusiasm already generating among membership thought would mention contacted list has gotten too long communications have balanced mixture congratulations election requests information offers help bless folks newsletters few pretty legitimate gripes Honest didnt know modelers cared believe hope hobby spite anything show healthy scatter communi cation have received just three weeks word has come some form follow ing areas Austin TX Bartlesville OK Clovis NM Texarkana TX Monroe LA Houston TX Bedford TX Corpus Christi TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Lake Charles LA Fort Worth TX bunch have probably missed good time suggest club send news letter notices might put out way can help exchange informa April 1983 101 Taken West Towne Mall Show held January shown John Dalman club Presi dent Madison Area RC Society stand ing LR John Lusk Carl Moha Bob WischeraIl members MARCS tion can sure vote wisely behalf know what doing thinking same time would like invite clubs outside District VIII put mailing list too see Coun cii member will voting national issues vote will directly affect future direction hobby fun will will AMA club member outside District VIII might think wise behalf of AMA receive clubs newsletter will ap preciate help making smarter matters relative AMA modeling vicinity excellent reason us exchanging newsletters simply other guy might having fun subject newsletters am now receiving electro-flight newsletter out Belgium great called Ampere Flyer produced Belgium Dele gate FAI-CIAM Electric flight rapidly upcoming thing clean quiet simple reasonable gb-engine flight can truly flown schoolyard no noise bother cranky neigh bor flying quite bit Southwest combination better mag nets motors improved rechargeable bat teries quick-change chargers make real pleasure Lots room development improvement gaining greatest area growth aeromodel ing Southwest present RC Soaring gliders just great because much basic can get ginner would believe Control Line flying has risen ashes Dallas-Fort Worth area taxing dealers lay enough supply kits supplies handle demand Too Indoor flying area gaining new dig nity popularity Looks like alls night modeling world least certain ly District VIII * * * * *all now* * * * * Colorado 0 Kansas C Nebraska IXWyomii DISTRICT REPORT Travis MilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Avada CO 80005 Roen 8112622 S coffme casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linduts Or. Prairie village KS 60208 Osck Crowley 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St. Lincoln N6 68606 Tim Master, 429 Oogwood Grafton NO 58237 Jim Rlcktt 5185 cloudae Sioux PaIls 5057103 Coowenf Sid Gate, 2380S Holly P1. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day t303 761-5960 303 767-4082 District IX members spotlight Omaha Nebraskas George Leib sends news CL flier Bill Nusz following picture running 200 mph modified Super Burp dyna jet powered model Bill placed third Jet Speed 1982 Nats speed 169 mph Bill member Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Keep up good work Omaha have no picture Mr Bill Beck Lake wood CO did would surely show modeler big heart sincere interest young modelers Some months back included letter column john Laughlin describing need assistance junior program has involved Bill sent cash donation help continue Johns junior program efforts Bill Beck also relates has entered subscription Model Aviation school library Lakewood Jr High School close lives further told club juniors used work church District IX hats off Bill Beckwe could well use role models like Bill name Loren Tragellas Wichita KS well-known modeling circles low behold District IX Loren also ac tive show biz Loren works Beech Air craft Wichita company newspaper shares Loren recently used RC exper tise musical comedy No No Nanette several scenes theatre need ed vacuum cleaner could appear stage maneuver apparent control Since Music Theatre staff knew Beech Aircrafts work remote control technology missiles theatre approach ed company assistance developing such remote-controlled vacuum cleaner Tragellas normally designer engineer Missile Programs model airplane en thusiast agreed take project spare time sounds complicated Tragellas said once get involved remote control limited imagination Tragellas installed radio receiver old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner tached braking devices wheels steering control machine worked like tracked vehicle said steer braking wheel other Tragellas said hooked up another control could use sweepers normal 110-volt power source run motor wed have vacuum cleaner sound air puff up dust bag would normally AVP Dick Crowley comes fol lowing Some time ago Denver CO model clubs recognized importance working newcomers hobbyto encourage assist development building flying skills club am talking about Miniature Aero Sport stersMAS MAS has reason proud its pro gram young members par ticular member Eric Lopez 10 year old son Vince Lopez Vince too very proud son has club training program since eight years old Young Eric received wings June 23 1982 soloed Eric received beautiful trophy engraved name achieve ment statistics club has awarding solo trophies past three years earn Eric product outstanding MAS training program training pro gram geared young old alike big benefit getting new blood model aviation fraternityoh yes Erics dad proud son has trouble keeping buttons shirt Sixteen Indoor meets between January May Thats right Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have announced indoor season something everyone interested may get information contacting Richard E Johns 4983 Knox Ct Denver CO 80221 phone 3034775564 Hutch Bunch RC Group plans hold major Model Expo Hutchinson KS Kansas State Fairgrounds March 1213 For info contact club president Ken Riley %Sunflower Elec 100 W 2nd Hutch inson KS 67501 Jim Traw Norman OKthats District VIII shares club unashamedly copied District IXs Season Flyer Program well patch slightly modified has sent to earn coming year expect just Jim thanks District IXs Season Program still go ing strong enters 1983 cost $250 per patch Fly least once month 12 months qualify Patches available District IX VP Travis McGinnis good news around District IX next month KEEP EM FLYING 102 Model Aviation Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Roe Langlois Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 AuOciete VicePreaidanu Torn Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lae Veges NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Bob Kampmenn 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orerigewle CA 98662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Sot Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tun AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 SnOwden Ave Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tattle 417 Ehilani St Pukalan Maui HI 96788 Al WIIIamwn 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9614803 years IMS Pasadena biggest best yet Bill Northropis idea sure grow ing aisles jammed people both days show Make must next years list things Im going have District X meeting MAC show 23rd April show will Anaheim Convention Center meeting will evening after show closes time place will post ed AMA booth show Hopefully some AVPs will AVP Tucson writes Winter Nats 90 entries Bob Reynolds goes say Tucson Radio Control Club planning US/lnternational ducted fan flyAlaska ldaht C Mtrmtana C Orrtn Washmatto XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DittrictXl Vice-Presidest 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaea VIca-Prealdanra Al Culver 16075 von Elm Pocetello ID 83201 Simon Dreege Box 58 Broadvew MT 50015 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwooci Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 8078 Vicksurg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klametli Fall, OR 97601 Chick Young 290201 Ave. s 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Praquessey Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Haig Portland OR 97238 Phone 5031 761-5103 Last column announced Idaho RC EXPO would Pocatello Wrongoit will BOISE April 30 through May 1 will 18 categories limited RC year because space limitations further information contact Paul Card 2722 Weaver Circle Boise ID 83704 SRAC Polar Bear coming point either March 12/13 19/20 Wayne Nodland CD long standing contest Also SRAC has scheduled contest May 28/29 fly-in 30th will fun fly called MAYFLY latest T-Bird Screech Wayne Van Meter quotes latest AMA News instructions about identifying plane Un fortunately part instructions left later 83 Hell send information becomes available Bob also says Ray mond j Black Jr Los Cruces wearing AMAs gold patches Bob sold him before year end deadline 1982 Team Challenge race Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California FFMAASC saw Bakersfield Flying Team besting Max Men 101 points2689 2588 Pretty close individual race Open winner Steve Beebe RFT besting Bob White MM Steve 66 points Bobs 58 didnt receive word Junior Senior winners will list find out now know east coast will get its long awaited Nats Theyll held Westover AFB Massachusetts last week July dont know what Free Flight situation will yet dont bring 15 second run 5 minute max models Taft type Itll probably Category III field tight criteria Reno has good shot 1984 Nats San Diego can get loose ends tied gether maybe can have 1985 Nats AMA tabletop type display booth has getting good workout would like spice up mall show drop line Its yours no cost would like appear club give talk show filmdrop line Againthis no cost club THERMALS out article News Council action November 81 identification may model Now ap lies Sport fliers contest flying other rules found rule book What left out part about model also learned Big Sky Thunderbirds have permission display models terminal Johnson-Bell Field Missoula What fantastic opportunity public rela tions Maybe other airports could talked such display Johnson-Bell will plaque club name A/C builder will also identified Bat Sheet indicates WEBS Meet Redmond field 12th March another Kent Field April 9 Boeing Hawks sponsoring Indoor meet Overlake High School Bellevue March 4th 25th April 22nd SOBs flying Indoor meeting nights Overlake School gym Redmond March 22nd April 26th Interclub Challenge Series 1983 involving Pacific Ace sponsored SOBS information con tact Ken Rice 17519 Brook Blvd Bothell WA 98011 recent meeting NorWesters new Prez Dave Hagen led discussion direction club Paramount among ideas brought up must better coordination activities put clubs area would suggest use Don Zipoy since essentially AVP FF central person can act bring clubs together case detri ment have unnecessary conflicts schedule Everyone should have op portunity attend contests possible needs interclub participation too NorWesters go ing set regular flying dates promote activity Finally read two Indoor contests scheduled Thomas Jr High HillsboroMarch 20th April lOth Tn-City Modelers Pasco area looking new flying field interim have permission fly 40 x 3000 ft runway located local vine yard Sounds like ideal place After youve smashed plane dont have go far drown sorrows Word 83 Northwest Regionals Eugene will include FAI Team Race Bal loon Bust Stunt three classes Carrier three classes Dates May 28th 29th Eugene top flight contest al much fun watch compete Also remember Dave Mullens AVP CL interests District XI Keep him informed concerns about AMA stuff Dave said will Tune-Up Kent May 8th given growing Seattle Sky Raiders apt items read lately remark Skagit RC Flier field mowing would suspended until someone figured out mow under water sup pose should grateful dont have shovel days drifts pipeyard Fairbanks seem attractive speaking gang Fairbanks mall show University Mall com plete slide show put Marty Hall well received helps keep unbelievers side Now could just convince other sticking together better infighting rugged individualists arent Word AVP Gary Fuller Gastineau Group will have Biplane Fun Fly April 10th tentative plans MAMOO Scale Fun Fly Sakgway May 30th Mamoo Scale monoplanes minimum six-ft wing span biplanes five-ft minimum wingspan read article small AT-6 MAN youll know group ordered case kits going get AT-6 racing going rumors some Portland clubs getting AT-6 racing too has lot good points opposed high cost of racing scene April 9th 10th dates Benton Co EXPO Corvallis As yet havent seen hard information EXPO imagine will well done usual should have District XI meet ing sometime Saturday after lunch Unfortunately Barnstormers Static Show date has moved up may well have happened time read will March 5th 6th OMSI audi torium just west Portland US 26 will nine categories show will include both boats cars first time fee get OMSI contestants officials however still havent heard about CAMS Sym posium keep sharp lookout should very worthwhile attending Zillah May 21st 22nd SkyKnights Spring Open er formerly Mudhole OMAS lake April 24th Contest time approachingI hope see HAPPY FLYING April 1983 103 JUNIOR FLIGHT Don Rosss Extravaganza few issues ago wrote about fun Don Ross friends flying 30-in span Pacific Ace last spring free swinging contest featured toilet paper streamers Everybody flew models same design easy-building easy-flying oldie 1930s famous Pacific Ace 1983 everyone will building fly ing equally famous 30 BLACK BULLET model very similar Pacific Ace ex cept low-winger ED WH TTE N Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 closet full supplies Don will put together balance materials combine Schlueter partial kits will real big help ask Don about AND SO t surefire pure enjoyment coming spring get touch DON ROSS year BLACK BULLET Old-Timer Models case Im referring MikeMulligans company run Jim Noonan Milwaukee MUse MuUIgms CIF1C ACE BLAcK BULLET Dont let low-wing design bother Black Bullet isa super flier Incidentally mentioned years model would Moth Don changed tune due necessity enlarging plans making up kits Fortunately SCHLUETER FF MODELS 3508 Poinsettia Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266 has partial kits plans printed wood available both Pacific Ace Black Bullet what makes Black Bullet perfect choice 1983 partial kits 30 versions cost $470 must add $200 three kits ordered Don Ross advises 1983 contest will likely last weekend June Galeville NY conjunction East Coast Free Flight Championships Whatever date scheduled Championships will also date Black Bullet contest will events both Black Bullet Pacific Ace 1 Duration total three official flights two ROG HL flight over 15 seconds qualifying official both airplanes used total score will increased 15% 2 Time Target event 3 Mystery Time event 4 famous Toilet Paper Tow event score determined number sheets multiplied best flight seconds may such event both airplanes 5 Distance event details yet worked out Sure sounds like super fun areas country urged build fly Pacific Ace Black Bullet have questions write DONALD H ROSS 38 Churchill Rd Cresskill NJ 07626 can also telephone him 2011568-5272 Don has already con tacted result previous article Junior Flight Earl Van Gorder Flying Models several old-timers getting back action folk have no o MODELS PO Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 firm created continues run solely bring good quality supplies plans enable turn out quality flying scale old time models 1930s Most stuff outdoor mod els some indoor items too like Absolight plastic film next lightest covering material microfilm Pictured below illustration real favorite Earl Stahls Hi-Climber Plans super model cost $175 names designers just makes drool ides Stahl theres Paul Lindberg Herb Markwiese AP Diel Roger Hammer Chet Lanzo Henry Struck Bill Winter Herb Weiss Bob Copeland Carl Schmaedig. dozens heroes past HI-CLIMBER 30 span Designed Earl Stahl 1936 Send $150 Mike Mulligan latest catalogue offerings Youll glad did Golly what would individuals bring us exactly what need. tly what want Time-Warp Prop S call propeller Time-Warp Prop several reasons First its nice easy prop make snt take much time really quite efficient can keep beginner indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM up air good long time Next after two blades cemented gether indicated drawing warped achieve proper pitch camber warped two methods same time So see really something Spock Captain Kirk would proud Lets make Okay first thing cut out two blades 1/32 sheet balsa Shape pretty much draw ing experiment different diameters blade shapes areas . after very inexpensive make bunch different ones will help pick out best Prop/Rubber Factor see Junior Flight article two issues ago Make sure overlap big enough theres enough material foreand-aft good solid hub Now comes fun part After joint solidly dry wet brush dipped water yes water side blade will become outerside convex surface prop immediately smear inside concave side surface Duco Ambroid cement Use finger cement will shrink pulling curling blade water outer sur face will expand balsa fibers also make curl thing watch ing blades correct direction Oh well first backwards youve made up blanks can rest right Look plastic prop youre doing warping will help visualize way blades ought go Also will bend surfaces away joint over joint get proper cupping blade helical curve Thats also fun part As cement water dry will form blades fingers. looking plastic prop guide Okay lets look drawing above Take two blades hand right hand glued behind the left hand Also blade right hand bent away end view prop left fore bending warping done view right after completion its nice dry sand prop slightly remove fuzz big cracks try again series little cracks t greatest will right Insert prop shaft between two blades center cement Youre set now very own TIME-WARP propeller break. le glue wont hurt Good luck 104 Model Aviation I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/04
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p h L Synopsis ot Special AMA Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee December 11 1982 following attendance President John Grigg Lokpprt NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml Dan Parsons proxy absent VP-VIII Ted White VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO Joe Norcross proxy absent VP-X Jim Scarborough VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Also Nats Executive Committee members Homer Smith Chairman Richard Sonheim Bev Wisniewski Ron Morgan Bob Underwood Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoff Styles PR Director Guests Earl Witt past President AVP District Don Krafft AVP District IV John Preston 1 Nats Future Structure Discussed several ideas arising comments made during two minute statement period such buying permanent site introducing trade show aspect Nats perhaps develop manufacturers special interest groups symposia approved unani mously Headquarters distribute Special Interest Groups survey/questionnaire would solicit interest noninterest information about topics needed support equipment concerning staging seminars Nats either 1983 future also approved unanimously HQ distribute industry similar questionnaire exception questionnaire would specify particular seminar topics 2 No Nationals 1983 Pro con comments staging Nationals 1983 debated idea staging Nats everyother-year also discussed close debate general agreement except District VIII Academy should proceed developing plans 1983 N ats 3 1983 Nats Site Selection Izzo briefed assembly details Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts viable Nats site roll Things really going right beginning see light end tunnel suddenly light went out him otherseveryone touched Lee doer made things happen someday right now pushed pressed moved night day Maybe knew time limited would help ex plain drive persistence us became aware Lee few years ago became part Cox-Leisure Dynamics conglomerate began hear lot about Airtronics first due quality kits Lee Renaud produced quickly became known perfectionist stuff best heard much same about radio control equipment marketed what really brought Lee fore front model industry fierce attention fight new RC frequencies began work AMAs Frequency Committee its effort FCC brought together RC industry leaders sup port effort became Chairman Hobby Industry Associations Radio Con trol Division effort paid off last fall FCC gave us RC frequencies asked Lee crowned success separating Leisure complex own thingto pro duce better RC products deep suddenly suffered stroke resulted passing away mid-January shock us know worked him traumatic Nobody ready too much going Lee deeply involved like suddenly losing arm legthe universal reaction everyone lost some thing couldnt afford What really hurt knew great things going happen cause Lee person acknowledged could unify model 1983 Noting possibility inadequate FF Indoor Outdoor sites Westover much discussion separation events elsewhere Nats Executive Committee choice 1983 Nats Lake Charles LA also re viewed both whole Nats FF events Westover rest industry bring people together potential despite being aggressive tough plain spoken might offend gruff remark also pleased being good listener sincere interest others also generous money sponsor activities also himseltas nelper US teams World Championships other events typical question told problem What need Also typically re sponse request got itl~ Lee Renaud Free Flight roots New England giant RC world California great model designer personality meant couldnt ignored will miss him especially long talks phone person about aspect modeling AMA cared deeply about AMA thrilled new AMA building Its fitting fore name will prominently remem bered building known National Center Aeromodeling came went too fast too soon John Worth motion tnen approved Academy stage combined Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts FF site within 30 miles also approved Nats held August 7-14 week beginning July 24 August dates available continued page 96 92 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Larqest Sport Aviation Oryani~ton Lee RenaudToo Fast Too Soon Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 GOODBYE Farewell see ya laterterms use leaving friend very dear friend Lee Re naud bid farewell us early year soar forever modelers have gone before Lee founder owner mov ing force behind Airtronics Inc Downey CA designer very popular Aquila Sagitta sailplanes among others recent years marketed very fine Airtronics brand radio control system staunch supporter AMA FAI Soaring team things modeling efforts added gaining great deal support new AMA building will greatly missed hobby know join expressing deepest sympathies family friends ELECTRIFYING have talked about electric-powered models before yet time get close realize future model ing may lie power source Flying fields lost daily seems due noise com plaintselectric can solve problem New developments increasing power reliability power medium now rate capability power source avail able short Schnuerle 61 state ment may out date time reaches print Emil Giezendanner rumor has intends fly electric-powered Pattern airplane 1983 World Aerobatic Championships Pensacola Electric power may soon have its own World Championships time US AMA begin prepare electric future Toward end have asked AMA VP appoint delegate newly-to-be established electric flight team selection com mittee will necessary set up series qualification meets final team selection meet time permits like 1986 W/C instead possible 1984 W/C can run full series quarter finals semis finals Meanwhile behooves interested mod elers get ready same time several groups within AMA pushing establish ing classes electric-powered flight AMA meets Toward end attended meeting several interested parties attending IMS Show Pasadena good show too second meeting hopefully definitive out put will take place Toledo Show Saturday evening Check AMA booth time location Everyone welcome encouraged attend voice opinion MORE Perhaps greatest problem holding back real growth electric power feeling suitable toys perhaps need education magazine could carrier series articles electric power someone knowledgeable would volunteer write articles dozens questions need answering neophyte experienced modeler can match glow engine airplane prop What rules thumb match ing electric motor airplane prop What battery source use charge use speed reduction couplings motor direct drive set up servo actuated on-off switch What size wire fuse Questions questions questions Seems like have written above earlier have Still no has come ward attack difficult education process Will someone now FFFAI team members headed Aus tralia fall compete World Champs Jim Bradley Orlando FL Jim sent along picture himself below right hold ing two models best wishes AMA members FAI World Champ fliers DISTAFF women becoming volved model aircraft way another recent come attention Katie Martin President Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers 1982 reelect ed 1983 Katie doesnt just run meetings spearheaded effort resulted club obtaining its first flying field includ ing two runways excess 1000 ft avid accomplished flier also teaches others fly Congratulations Katie may other women follow lead NAAFAI have recently directed change increase course cost FAI stamp supporter fee old fee $5 has increased $10 supporter fee $1 $3 FAI stamp will now provide buyer membership NAA turn will benefit stamp buyer AMA well Recently has bit minor controversy within NAA relates its divisions AMA position contro versy supported several other divisions need voting power achieve position retain excellent relationship enjoy NAA its divi sions hold vote person AMA division member NAA Thus increased stamp cost will gain us vot ing power need along support other divisions assure smooth running NAA STARS recently good fortune bad taste attend annual meeting Southern Tier Aero Radio Society club active point distraction glued gether bonds real friendship help other President Big Bird Privateer also newsletter editor putting together monthly basis insulting fun rags anyone would care read start bonfires Part annual meeting award ing several gag trophiesa crash-point award bonehead year award Last years bonehead Big Bird selected years recipient Norm Orcutt being continued next page April 1983 93 member Jim Bradley twu urn nis meows Presidents Corner continued dumb enough plug servos wrong receptacle receiver taking radio back dealer complain ing did work Boy ever true qualification bonehead year Now start looking next years award recipients select bone head year would well find out invited meeting because have just single-handedly chosen Bonehead Club 1982 bought dinner wife IT MUST RETOLD Internal conflict strife rampant publication very short time back fact other journals hobby also carried various arguments about internal prob lems following presented raise controversy assure still organization individuals hopefully working toward common goals Better should read own publication read elsewhere choose hear internal prob lems quit reading right Executive Director John Worth serves under contract between himself AMA represented Executive Council two-year contract time option renew additional two years Recently complaints received some members charging Worth breached contract two counts contract provides situation AMA President shall appoint fiveman committee study situation report findings recommending either terminate contract Subsequently appointed required committee consisting Earl Witt Horrace Cain Don Lowe Murry Frank Cliff Piper Chairman After full investigation facts circumstances allega tions member committee voted against termination matter went Executive Council final action sup ported recommendation committee John Worths contract has auto matically renewed another two years nothing told al edged points complaints dont really matter committee recommend ed terminate What does matter has vividly brought home con cerned have trust responsiblihy investigate complaints have done Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Thomas Obringer Editor Sunday Flyers club newsletter Baltimore MD writes looking picture am sending began think unsung heroes backbone hobby such Editors Contest Directors etc began see something else Suddenly could see real unsung hero behind us wives wife Delores no excep tion puts up workroom smells Saturday Sunday mornings types club newsletter after write would hobby wonderful wives behind us case eaten up curiosity picture friends Thomas Delores Obringer holding club newsletter up read Last month ran picture little girl named Katie Doe using crutches stand ing next famous country music singer Orlando father quickly explained crutches discarded well again Okay next picture cen ter bottom Katie left no crutches Debbie Violett father Greg Doe 94 Model Aviation Nashville Rhonda James Greg holding Formula racer hopes win Americas top Formula pilots People comment everywhere Free Flight enthusiasts modelers carry wives family along contests probably wives can retrieve forth Well isnt necessarily true Just top RC fliers involve loved ones FF people Example Have ever seen Dave Brown anywhere Sally order substantiate wild claim will necessary show proof following picture next page top right another top Formula Racer win ner Mr Bob Brogdon pretty wife Linda Powder Springs GA Bob sporting No 8 Polecat cleverly made himself can give anybody run money flashy Radio Con trol event Linda told feeds him Have ever Florida Orlando Tangerine International featured six full days Radio Control fun events including Scale racers Aerobatics RC Helicopter Florida beautiful state sunshine orange juice Pictured Formula Pylon Racer five important team members flying person shown played important part planes overall performance LR Rick Cranmer Palm Harber FL built plane handled transmitter Darlene Cranmer Ricks wife kept him happy calm Susan Dan Juho Clearwater FL provided constructive spectatoring Lastly center Ricky Jr supervised affair overall todays complicated diverse modeling entire team sometimes necessary win keeps house clean Also goes along contests Well lucky can get way some top Scale models showed up Tangerine Pictured low Dan Santich Winston-Salem NC winning P-26 winning P-26 took year build features 10028 rivets has 315 Kawasaki engine turning huge pro peller Dan told same model fea tured September 1982 Model Airplane News also isnt bit scared fly looks size model appears Dan might conceivably jump end day fly back home North Carolina 1980 won second Orlando Baby Bullet another happy modeler con test wife along keep him calmed down Meet Buddy Gail Roos Ros well GA Buddy also contending Quarter Midget Pylon racing event Tangerine Ive never seen happier couple life next month Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Big Year. started banga whole pile new RC frequencies FCC good omen AMA 1983 big answer muttered things like should joinwhat has AMA done though AMA has grown tremen dously past ten years mostly due RC activities side lines seemed feel didnt need AMA though enjoying RC activity AMA made possible didnt seem know care ap preciate AMA has gotten RC frequency FCC has ever awarded way back SOs now attitude seemed Fine past history what has AMA done lately Well took about four years finally got answer flock new frequencies available now weve also stockpiled some answers future new frequencies come five years now bit later same time got new building built also few years making got done its simply office AMA Headquarters Its model museum library visitors center reposi AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consists over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable deposit must cluded film requested full list information order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 815 Fif teenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope Following partial list films available THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country Including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS 1979 film types sizes Scale model air craft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber tory model aviation archives short its new National Center Aeromodeling world Its ours-yours minecreated free enterprise system Its real its its part aeromodeling history As commer cial goes Weve come long way. Meanwhile continue make history membership figures 1983 show us already over 50000 well way top ping last years time high over 83000 Its shaping up big year Place Be. 83. Chicopee 1983 Nats coming together spectacular event first time Nats New England first new breed Nats wIl much worlds biggest model meetthis year will include what might well called AMAs first national convention will lots activity dont enter fly will displays demos talks seminars etc headquarters will big super hotel just few five miles airfield will activity day night Air Force addition lending us use Westover Air Force Base will help us produce grand finale weekend show ownstatic displays flight demonstrations effect will combined AMA-Air Force Open House show off whole spectrum what about dates July 24-31 extra emphasis last three days Weve got excellent situation food lodginglots places eat good reasonably priced hotels close college dorm accommodations close also Youll hear lots develops plan now therethe place 83 FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS New York Toledo MACS California about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its National Air Space Museum Shows ballooning hang gilding aerobatics commercial military including Blue Angels Navy Team About 30 minutes WINGS & THINGS British made film general Interest Great age group has excellent coverage types model flying music no narration about 25 minutes FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY Pro duced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Co about 20 minutes 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS story first time event held US Doylestown PA AMAS first professionally produced film about 25 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber Please note flying sites film PLANE PLACE PERFECT DAY available request AMA Special Events Depart ment film tells about modei aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation govern ment agencies other potential site donors narration about 15 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber April 1983 95 Synopsis continued page 92 4 Nats Procedure Manual Foreman re ported progress towards comple tion manual presentation ready meeting 5 Re-establish Junior Senior Nets Champions noted pres ent computer access have ability generate champion standings easily past However also noted complicated endeavor also volving competition scheduling problems relatively few people Council charged Nats Committee investigate issue along possi bility instituting event category champi ons report back Council recommendation also agreed first place trophy plaque should inscribed champion 6 Increase Nats Per Diem Except dis cussion no action taken item 7 Replacement Policy AMA Radios Foreman reported Academy owns 24 walkie-talkie type radios five new recommended old radios replaced modern equipment suggested accomplishing purchasing two three new radios year old radios would used parts keep new radios repair Council unanimously approved purchasing four new radios year Foreman also spoke need estab lish budget purpose ongoing re pairs maintenance Academys electronic equipment Council authorized budgeting up $5000 per year electronic equipment maintenance 8 Shipping Crates Nats Electronic Equipment Foreman reported presently electronic equipment shipped card board cartons substantial enough tne traveling involved sug gested purchasing fiberglass foam lined cases directed look costs source report January Council meeting 9 Restructure Nats Executive Com mittee After considerable discussion approved unanimously Nats Execu tive Committee restructured two groups known Nats Executive Committee Nats Operations Subcom mittee Executive Committee shall eon sist Free Flight category manager Control Line category manager Radio Control category manager AMA Execu tive Director Nats Contest Director shall chosen annually first named members committee Nats Operations Subcommittee re ports Nats Executive Committee shall consist up five other members shall hold functional positions subse quent Nats shall selected Nats Executive Committee fall meeting category managers established Homer Smith FF Dick Sonheim RC Bev Wisniewski CL Homer Smith chairman Nats Executive Committee 19831984 10 Nets Announcement Policy Discus sion did produce motion generally agreed January 1 should latest announcement time following years Nats also suggested perhaps 2/3 vote should required deviate January 1 announcement policy Further discussion considered feasibili ty central permanent Nats site com mittee formed study possibilities Hardy Brodersen Bill Mathews committee report January Council meeting ii Addition/Deletion Competition Events Discussion noted proliferation Nats eventsadditions happen regularly deletions rare President directed Nats Executive Committee review Nats events list possible deletions report next Council meeting 12 Frequency Division Pattern proposal discussed radio frequencies allocated skill level class also class flown together preferably flight line President directed Nats Executive Committee review proposal im plementation recommended 1984 also referred Frequency Commit tee inclusion new frequencies Dave Brown approve initially fre quency decision i3 West Baden Purchase Brodersen re ported foremost Indoor sites nation up sale Northwood Insti tute West Baden IN suggested Council consider purchasing building grounds straw vote produced interest least investigating possibility Brodersen further advise Council January Council meeting 14 Winner Recognition Nats Dis cussion ways means Nats winners can receive rec ognition/publicity Nats Executive Com mittee study issue recommend procedures/methods can accomplished 15 Nats Fees As follow throughto motions October 82 Council meet ing minutes discussion again initiated open house concept 83 Nats Before final decision made cost analysis facets idea requested CALLING AMA HQ phone number 703/450-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 35 theml come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy differ ent commuting arrangements pre vent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern Central Mountain Western 9amNoon 13pm 8am1 lam Noon2pm 7amlOam llamlpm 6 amgain lOamNoon regret necessity zones other East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Nats Executive Committee reported January Council meeting 16 Nets Executive Director Policy Worth asked HQ executive personnel retained Headquarters administration rather field management Nats Executive Com mittee directed review revise situation necessary 17 Nats GeneraL McCollough spoke personal views concerning Nats stated serious study should done whole Nats concept may result changing character/format Nats know presently 18 Nats Trophies Brown reiterated concern about quality Nats trophies No definitive action taken noted general support upgraded version plaque type trophy provided 82 Nats Connecticut e Maine e Massaclwsetts Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 FIske St Holliston MA 01746 AsnocaW Iic.Pyenidffito Robert C arocteur 405 Main Street Natliun NH 03060 Dennin Folsom APO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don lrafft P0 Son 182873 Heritage LO. DunbUry MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Cocedinator Gaorge Wilnon 318 Fisher St Waloln MA 02181 following months before 1983 Nationals will write little about prep aration activities will taking place Nats major event District January 21st 22nd Nats Ex ecutive Committee met Quality Inn Chicopee MA evening 21st John Worth Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles met 51 club members Dis trict meeting need manpow er 1983 Nats presented Clubs throughout district will recruit necessary volunteers required interested offering help part- fulltime during Nats please contact Roman Polaski Below excerpts letter sent AMA chartered clubs District planning expand Nats point direction exposition expect start direction year series informative symposiums have designated Quality Inn Chicopee headquarters motel have excellent facilities conduct such sympo siums DURING THE NATIONALS HAVE SCHEDULED DISTRICT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY AT 8 PM IN THE QUALITY INN ON JULY 28TH Please plan attend will have major AMA officials attendance well leading fliers different categories will opportunity talk AMA offi cials question listen plans coming year Please make effort tend meeting opportunity speak responsible conduct business AMA 96 Model Aviation have obtained 300 rooms Elms College Chicopee desiring dormi tory rooms have designated Pioneer Valley RC Club host clubs Mr Roman Po laski 44 N Maple St Enfield CT 06082 phone 203/749-9743 person contact volunteer manpower important secure supply manpower 1983 Nats being first time Nats will held District I am sure enthusiastic about will support fullest extent suc cess contest dependent hospi tality supplying Nats officials necessary personnel effective efficient job would like see maximum attend ance competitive fliers Nationals opportunity compete national championship may feel have ability win lets get out compete especially Nats being located own district After everyone has start some time present time planning hold Pattern Pylon Control Line Free Flight Westover Helicopters Soaring New Jersey Yok DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Ausociat vpraaid5 Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Cvergreen An. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tonia Ricer NJ 08753 Adam SassIer 50 Randi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Santsr 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeajx NY 13135 Frequeascy Cooistissator George Myers 70 Froelslich Farm Rd Hickeville NV 11601 Second District Thoughts point usually expound time exposi tion will hopefully generated you Please write let know feel about following important issues 1 Are spending too dues dollars send teams abroad purpose international competition 2 Ditto fi nance intercontinental trips various persons FAI ClAM etc conventions faraway places discuss such Olympic-like ventures 3 Should AMA shell out mucho bucks pur chase West Baden Indiana Auditorium un Sale order have per manent Indoor flying site N B actually has proposed a-la Hutchinson KS 4 Should thus dismantle Nats keep comprehensive all-inclusive categorywise 5 Should stick present threeyear term office elected AMA officers extend four years return twoyear cycle have now abandoned 6 Should vote AMA officers continue limited Open members shall clude least Seniors well Enough month later Have watch length columns know lest usurp space hence keep important material out mag will held adjacent fields present ly have Indoor site also attempt ing locate higher ceiling public relations thrust will make family Nats due excellent sight seeing activities have area Geoff Styles planning bang-up public relations campaign enthusiasm have re ceived Chicopee Chamber Com merce expect Nats remembered everyone help needed make best Nats ever New Years Blessing April issue will reach until first week March As being written January 16th however shortly after New Years Wish time pass following worthy blessing Ed Runkel editor Transmifter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Parlin NJ also president May coming Holidays bring blessings peace happiness yours May prosper new year May future planes fly straight off board smooth silk land greased skid May latest project elic admiration friends fellow club members May mail order arrive time wings turn out straight MonoKote go wrinkle en gine start single flip idle like purr kitten May batteries last ever fuel never spill May plane never hit wires nor trees nor pumpkin patch May holiday stocking full goodies want whether new kit new engine money needed purchase hearts desire May epoxy mix right time paint dry quickly out dust insect specks May always have perfect flying days clear blue skies gentle steady breezes may radio control system work flawlessly til kingdom come photo affable Ed took first Annual Spring Meet club Home Sweet Home new home Reston VA will serve enduring monu ment involved AMA member realize great challenge could have ever responded magnificently aeromodelers sharing common dream must stir within deepest sensitiv ity profound feeling pride enor mous satisfaction realization basic ally same sentimental ity wit Dedication toward continued development model aviation great est sport hobby what ran through consciousness unfurled AMA banner site just few months ago amounted piles soil bull dozer lot ambition looked like Earl Witt Dave Brown background cam era Bob Voislavek Administrative Co ordinator HQ Mixed Emulsions According cient proverb picture worth thousand words As snapshot can save much writ ten material logical should use few reduced mini-size necessary goes first shot shows Bob Fiorenze impres sive ducted-fan pilots country superhot Skyhawk iext president Interstate Mod el Flying Club Frank Gorham speaking April 1983 97 Nats planning meeting Pioneer Valley RC Club Enfield CT New lona Island Model Airport meet ing WRAM Rye NY Nick Ziroli flashes famous smile STARS Giant Scale Rally Olean NY camera caught happy portrait another District II VIP Mr Frequency him self Bob Aberleproudly holding AMA plaque recognition eye-catching F-86 also seen Olean Rally Builder please contact Henry I-laffke Vineland NJ has taken up full-scale jocks have left off regards Gee Bee Racer designs Next share tense moment following photo annual Rhinebeck Classic Rally Mid-Hudson RC Society scheduled held year June 25dont miss Nats Workers Needed Now have East Coast Nats last impera tive as.stated earlier columns momentous project receive full support AMA members District II contestants also volunteer workers during week July 24 through July 31 Please please please write to Ed Izzo District VP let us know will able serve Nats Committee will assign work done work Pat tern Scale Flight judge Nats believe real kick sure doesnt seem like work meneither will GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Diva Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesocieta t#raeldeafla Joe Elban 36960 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluttarty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Carky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelahia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator James Eearden 5562 Foxrun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 15131 5424406 weather outside has finally unfortu nately turned winter Im beginning wonder Ill able get Cambridge morrow District III Symposium/Work shop have lost some branches off trees around due weight ice can hear guys down south now time year lot mall shows season demand films club meetings mall shows its peak hope get few copies films video tape year reduce lead three 16mm films fact Ive found video tapes work better mall shows club meetings due fact require less space dont need dark area Speaking mall shows Lacka wanna Aero Modelers Scranton PA held mall show last year sent included picture sent August appropriate time year Ed Slimak Jack Kostivk photo Barry Tevelin hope beautiful trophies beautiful models l what can] say about group mugs like will inspire get out support local mall show second picture Hawks Hur ricane Show Team taken Riverfest celebration held Cincinnatis river front last fall Pretty professional look ing group spite ugly mug slouch ing over podium Now know -he star radio television Bert Luchte right side pcrdium has recently taken over reins group wish him best luck continuing excellent efforts group bunch RC clubs southwest Ohio have gotten together challenge series round robin type event should fun Five clubs Cincinnati area building bunch Sweet-Stiks flying number different events next summer host ed club idea use same airplane special class SOME Show March compete Pylon Aerobatics Fun Fly contests hosted club throughout next year Limiting event same plane stock side exhaust engines mufflers 10-6 props should make interesting conpetition points schedule also emphasizes participation just flying eight contests gets points winning expect have ball Next month will let know Cambridge get-together went can get through ice things went Executive Council meeting Super Weekend California Its heck note isnt Ill ten miles Super Bowl wont able watch tele vision sure plan things great dont Delaware C District CeleEbsa Maryland Nerti Canslina Iv DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amdata Vlee-Prrddwb Wayne Abernathy 9206 CarendOnt 3 upper Marlboro MO 20670 Bob Chanespne 20 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispln 611 Binechwoad Ctsarlotteevilte VA 22901 V Bit Helms 2000 Tyvole Road Charlotte NC 29210 Scotty Moyaf 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn OE 19806 John Pnstn 7012 Olvira Covrt Falls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 263 Hotly Lane Mockeville NC 27028 FraqvaeesoV Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6409 WinthrOp Or. Fayettenilte NC 29301 Phone Enening 1919 488-5986 Just case havent heard 1983 Nats will held July 24th through 31st Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 98 Model Aviation Winners mall show L-R Frank Healy Rev Chas Peers Ted Mynyk long time now have trying find good site East Coast Nats Well make plans attend Westover located middle New England states Two major three-lane highways serve Westover Route 90 Mass Pike going east-west others 1-90 1-95 going north-south Bradley International Airport serves Westover ground transportation Westover very good RC CL will held main site Glider Helicopter can held local club fields FF can held field SAM Champs have held before abandoned airport nearby avail able Indoor could held home peanut Glastonbury local high ceiling site available Several being evalu ated including mammoth civic center Worcester ME Glastonbury CT Wor cester ME about 45 miles away worst abandoned airport Bowles Airport Agawam MA Dorm space should no problem Within 45 minutes field American Inter national College Springfield College Univer sity Massachusetts Smith College Amherst College Mount 1-lolyoke College Lady Elms College Westfield State College junior college Quality Inn Confer ence Center 296 Burnett Road Chicopee MA 01020 413/592-7751 has already fered special group rates AMA has 180 rooms 6000 square foot ballroom Chicopee surrounded museums galleries Basketball Hall Fame Bradley Air Museum myriad historical sites open public plenty prices reasonable five active clubs general vicinity promise record number participants record number spec tators very densely populated area AMA has some new tricks up its col lective sleeve years Nats too like seminars CDs seminars newsletter editors demonstrations educational exhibits model hobby industry special industry groups will encouraged give seminars also have gotten lot inquiries lately about R/C World Florida latest update PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN runway has now completed 300 feet long 50 feet wide has limerock base beautifully smooth paving Eight foot wide taxi ways connect 70foot long 24-foot wide pit area R/C World Vice-president Mario Yederlin ic will make maybe has made first flight off new runway details about first flight call Mario 305/994-0461 temporary road has built includ ing small bridge over creek runs through property field office tempo rary type will soon entrance expect staffed during normal business hours telephone will installed office telephone number will pub lished soon available R/C World becoming reality clubs District V have asked about Radio Control League North Carolina brief description RCNC Radio Control League North Caro lina RCNC organized 1954 state organization purpose coordinating promoting Radio Control airplane flying North Carolina Membership made up modelers statewide Virginia Tenne ssee South Carolina RCNC hosts two meets year RCNC Invitational June Anniversary Meet November RCNC conducts Steering Committee meet ings club representatives December January year time RC meets scheduled season best serve clubs interest planned activity After first committee meetings clubs apply sanctions second meeting final calendar prepared mailed RCNC member statewide coordination meets RCNC member service greatly reduces work load District IV Contest Coordinator An active membership drive continual activity particular emphasis repre sentative members RC clubs state After organizational plans discussed over several years RCNC formed North Carolina Model Hall Fame 1980 Origi nal criteria membership required modeler North Carolina native active modeling 15 years made outstanding contribution hobby sport modeling An Executive Committee formed first two years used catching up Hall Fame members Thereafter modeler will proposed membership year idea state organization very good gives some political clout also spreads word around about what other clubs doing increase member ship activity AMA members welcome mem bers RCNC anyone wishing join can contact Bill Helms AVP member appli cations Whats Happening District IV Roanoke Valley RC Club Fifth Annual Winter Time Auction Swap Shop first time will have RC Static Contest date March 5 1983 Northside High School Roanoke VA auction will held regardless weather conditions ad ditional information contact PA Cosmato 5219 Burnt Quarter jIrive Vinton VA 241 79 Hornet Aeromodelers SocietyCharlotte NC new field well underway con struction should completed early summer 1983 runway 600 feet long 100 feet wide has fine graded request funds pave runway grass remaining area has presented county commissioners membership will building park shelter safety barrier Hornet Aeromodelers negotiated Mecklenburg County Parks Recrea tion Department closed landfill model park approved will permanently supervised managed Hornets Plans also underway add Control Line area early spring future plans possible RC automobile area Brainbusters Free Flight Club FLASH!! Word has just come Paul Altenhoff winner Hand-Launch Glider King Orange Good show Paul course Paul used Reid Hulls design Rain Crow 40 years somebody will borrow design republish Reid will still around Con grats again Paul Reid New News Letter new newsletter month came National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association newsletter sounds like club based around RC Helicopters Its Washington DC area information contact Joe Lawrence 12538 Woodstock Drive Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Great newsletter Joe keep coming Wilson RC Modelers Association Soaring Contest May 21-22 1983 Two-meter Open classes Novice Expert will WR/CMA First Annual Contest information contact Ted Dietrich 2905 Winstead Road Rocky Mount NC 27801 District Columbia RC Club DCRC has announced Bealton Scale Contest Dates 17th 18th September Also Scale Pattern Contest will July Remem ber DCRC Auction March 18 1983 DC Maxecuters Ninth Annual Capitol door Scale Aircraft ContestMarch 12 1983 Andrews Air Force Base Navy Reserve Hang ar 10 am 6 pm Contact Dan Driscoll 2000 5 Eads Street No 301 Arlington VA 22202 Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poeflo Rico V Sooth Carolina vosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-0550 AisoalaOa V1caPraaldanu Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Or. Smyma TN 37161 Richard Jackson 108 ThornIee charleston Heighog SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Dairey Beach FL 33444 Joaegah Mlcallzz 5R 00866 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Cd Moormas 70 Fifth SL Shalirnar FL 32579 Harry Staram P0 Ram 676 Oneonia AL 35121 Tons Thacker 2390 ljwrenceville Hwy. L. Decatur GA30003 Frequency Coordluetor Burn Fielda 1096 Ontario St Jacksonville FL 32206 Phona Day 9041 368-6862 What Arts Hobby Shop Fields Hobby Shop Highland Hobby World Jackson ville Hobby Oasis Neptune Beach Orange Park Hobby World Orange World have common demonstrating support modelers donating plaques Third Annual Glen Sig Memorial Pat tern Meet March 19 & 20 meet sponsored Gateway RC Club Jackson ville FL benefit Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund owe lot Glen Sig hobby shops everywhere clubs put together also owe lot mayors county commissions such helped Flying Griffins Georgia open new flying field paved 50-foot 300-foot runApril 1983 99 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel way club few sponsors raised $5000 make reality Paradyne high tech Digital Data Com munication firm Largo FL has offered support its aeromodeling employees meeting facilities flying facilities com pany propertyprovided form char tered club adhere safety regulations use mufflers involve no significant costs company Thats good deal em ployees great show support high tech modelers Out curiosity other companies support modeling meet ing facilities and/or flying facilities Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI VicePresident 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Auociute Vlc.Presidlnita Lore, Nd, 843 Hill BnOOk Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwv. Owenabdm KY 42301 Raynsond Mayan P0 Box 243 SmithinIle MO 64089 Hale Olsen 820 Old Bonhiomme University City MO 63132 William G Sniavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 41708 Sean Wanton 3402 Hickory Lane Haal Crest IL 80429 Bill Ztmmer Bait 72 Varna IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator lame heck 584 Gragtchestar Sn. Lexington KY 40808 just dont make months like used remember 30 days somebody must have taken upon himself shorten because time between last column must less month VP trying get settled task hand Mail has AVPs coordinators others district Its very interesting process Future Time facility West Baden IN has used very successful door events last several years has come object great interest recently sale possible loss Indoor site has prompted investigation number per sons Present discussion centers around consideration purchase historic building its 300 surrounding acres subsequent possibility use entire site models later sure District VI will site 1984 Scale Team Selection event EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY August 12-14 1983 Both F4B Control Line F4C Radio teams will selected Southern Indiana RC Modelers will provide local support NASA National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers has developed event Much interest has already ex pressed Monty Groves California Birmingham Aeromodelers setting up informal liaison other local clubs local club will send representative meetings other clubs area probably different member month could have several good benefits such creating spirit camaraderie coopera tion among area clubs visit some other clubs area time time Arlie Kline Gateway RC Club flying model Stinson far away model airplane contest suddenly called friend take over controls Assured craft capable hands Arlie collapsed Arlie contest over died few days later Tampa comes word Tampa RC Aircraft Club member Dr Wade Baggs wife killed automobile accident just before Christmas memory Mr James G Enos Memphis Radio Control Club donated $725 AMA Building Fund Modeling probably could use missing man formation mark passing friends Dale Arvin Indiana will serve Co Contest Directors Mark model ing calendar have contacted AMA listing recognized special interest groups contact person intention establish cabinet representative group serve advisory task force yours truly district large will include member large discipline represent Sunday fliers well names will published chosen Time note Dan Neukirch Oakville MO brought photo first RC model 16 year old has modeling seven years mostly rubber Free Flight has AMA member year half know youll join wishing Dan successful modeling career Skylark shows concern careful building note Roger Wathen Forest Manor Schools Flying Raiders Club tells Moe Whitamore CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Anderson IN Phew minute thought other CIA gotten us Working Indianapolis Childrens Museum helped youngsters build good old AMA Cub Delta Dart origi nal design called Museum Piece what else Moe presently working advanced program Take writer old teacher thats used Delta Dart 10 years classes satisfactory ex perience simple model early can bear fruit years later Try youll like whether club individual project have received number newsletters already know out modeling land Please add mailing list can share some happenings Peoria ILWyre flyers Wyre Thought day am concerned about lack young people hobby young member nowadays 25 years old has married two years future AMA Are pre-teens teenagers gone forever words Editor Morrie Caudill present genuine concern would like address different youth weve spawned enamored TV eye video games computer keyboard no longer senses thrill wind wires cost Any thoughts youd like share Smithville MO Dam Buster list themselves Friendliest Little Club Dam Site love guess dam least step up Columbia IL club flies next towns lagoon thinks twice before retrieval field missed Bud Bodzioch CDed Chi cago Aero Angels Frozen Finger Flying Festi val January 3rd Twenty-six entries four states helped generate $130 MACA FAI Pitman Fund get best pitman world World Championships along best Combat fliers Good show gentlemen Now cut Kansas City MO KCRC Improvements being considered Lake Jacomo field including enlarging runway heli pad areas addition second public field area possibility Lake Longview Park Kansas City area enjoys excellent rapport park department authorities Last Thought Time childrens story Henny Penny Chicken Little find fowl tale consisted piece genuine misinformation sky 100 Model Aviation ne riying UITTIfl5 nad few planes show off new field Dan Neukirchs sister-in-law holds hes Skylark first RC model falling sky falling central character manages spread everywhere form full blown rumor record time about modelers some St Louis modelers arrived Florida contest Christmas time greeted news Floridians heard Buder Park St Louis closed down definitely due dioxin-contaminated soil washed down now well-known Times Beach shown times recently TV true site open oper ating normally sky fallen Sometimes rumors harmless very humorous Other times Please check facts sources before talking over back fence Indeed three forms communication telephone television tellamodeler number 314 487-1957 Iowa Michigan esota DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bredersen Dislritt VII Vice-Presulent P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant vicaPrendent Jack Finn 368 Hempden Or. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Associate vieePeudwsta Arthur Arro 1014 Woocasridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 C Shorewood Olod. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55504 William Rohrinq 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sr Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madisor WI 53711 Ron Seers 132S Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55426 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Eaat Main Upper Level Northville MI 48187 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 1313 437-4244 pleasure meet some EAA Museum January 16 brought John Worth AMA Headquarters make himself available personal response questions etc Pete Waters joined meet ing well role District Frequency Coordinator explain very important function Pete traveled own expense gentlemen time money least jack Finn District VII Assistant Vice-Presi dent traveled Iowa make himself available Quite bit AMA district officer horsepower present So superimposed auction swap shop proceedings having segment opening meeting general remarks adjourning area museum direct personal meetings several troops few transactions important felt general disappointed didnt have time audience know anxious get going auction very few came away auction talk Finn Worth Pete Waters auCtion swap shop resounding success however topping last years attendance almost double Frequency Coordinator function Pete Waters manages can very important assist identifying trouble well advance learning hard way procedure locating club field aircraft sectional maps along sources trouble published FCC re ports result immediate notification mail clubs within 20 mile circle interference source Make sure club sec retary has given Pete information needs flying fields location latitude longitude possible distance compass heading some place Pete can find maps such town major highway intersection addition needs current club secretarys mailing address can send off notice discovers trouble writing about 3O0/a clubs record Pete address phone numbers appear column heading given tour Flying Electrons new field duly impressed little piece real estate doesnt look like much taken itself cold winters morning no out flying course its just field arrangements care fully made neighbors com munity work preparation members put shape Its lifes blood club photo Al Scidmore rounds out report Arkansas siana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vica-Presideel P0 Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aucciete VicePraaidents Sob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72206 Gene Hamral 301 N Yale Or. Garlapd TX 71042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleinanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Palmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irsong TX 75061 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertleeville OK 74003 Sd Sineerar 3416 David Dr. Mexaina LA 70003 Frequency Coondinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Gund Prairie TX 75060 ----- told husband wanted him show some tenderness dnt know showed propeller cut finger know very undignified way start column feel sure will agree modeling supposed fun should laugh ourselves once column will written very positive manner always aimed encouraging much fun hobby can Notice photo head column picture done Randy Randolph name sounds sortof familiar look back through past couple years model airplane magazines will find bunch articles helpful hints building entire models authored Randy Randolph models have made covers some magazines color yet Back photo Notice Randys articles construction hints photos excellent might ask him write article future con struction photography few us design geniuses could get articles published give Randy some credit credit due has long modeling leader District VIII recent past very good President Dallas RC Club presently serving District VIII Contest Coordinator note unimportant interesting item also involving Randy Randolph concerns again photo did column Randy brought over four poses choose astonished because eyes photos looked far like fine old friend Carl Goldberg did Honest Carl same size shave off sideburns stand us side side both assume same happy grin look like twins So much shall suggest Carl silly us have separate photos taken future can just use same photo change name Cheap No just frugal Since nearly us have enjoyed flying C Goldbergs designs might enjoy note about Carl November 21st number Carls friends helped him celebrate 70th birthday What has got District VIII Well air over model airports Southwest full Goldberg designed model planes popular RC Soaring glider parts right now Carls Gentle Lady great model suggest beginner Happy Birthday Carl way greeting sent Carl birthday 30-feet long Beth Mrs Goldberg strung 30-foot greeting around patio everyone read whole thing live 70 credit hobby Carl promise least 30-ft greeting too switch subject directly matters relative District VIII about three weeks 1983 am simply astonished enthusiasm already generating among membership thought would mention contacted list has gotten too long communications have balanced mixture congratulations election requests information offers help bless folks newsletters few pretty legitimate gripes Honest didnt know modelers cared believe hope hobby spite anything show healthy scatter communi cation have received just three weeks word has come some form follow ing areas Austin TX Bartlesville OK Clovis NM Texarkana TX Monroe LA Houston TX Bedford TX Corpus Christi TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Lake Charles LA Fort Worth TX bunch have probably missed good time suggest club send news letter notices might put out way can help exchange informa April 1983 101 Taken West Towne Mall Show held January shown John Dalman club Presi dent Madison Area RC Society stand ing LR John Lusk Carl Moha Bob WischeraIl members MARCS tion can sure vote wisely behalf know what doing thinking same time would like invite clubs outside District VIII put mailing list too see Coun cii member will voting national issues vote will directly affect future direction hobby fun will will AMA club member outside District VIII might think wise behalf of AMA receive clubs newsletter will ap preciate help making smarter matters relative AMA modeling vicinity excellent reason us exchanging newsletters simply other guy might having fun subject newsletters am now receiving electro-flight newsletter out Belgium great called Ampere Flyer produced Belgium Dele gate FAI-CIAM Electric flight rapidly upcoming thing clean quiet simple reasonable gb-engine flight can truly flown schoolyard no noise bother cranky neigh bor flying quite bit Southwest combination better mag nets motors improved rechargeable bat teries quick-change chargers make real pleasure Lots room development improvement gaining greatest area growth aeromodel ing Southwest present RC Soaring gliders just great because much basic can get ginner would believe Control Line flying has risen ashes Dallas-Fort Worth area taxing dealers lay enough supply kits supplies handle demand Too Indoor flying area gaining new dig nity popularity Looks like alls night modeling world least certain ly District VIII * * * * *all now* * * * * Colorado 0 Kansas C Nebraska IXWyomii DISTRICT REPORT Travis MilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Avada CO 80005 Roen 8112622 S coffme casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linduts Or. Prairie village KS 60208 Osck Crowley 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St. Lincoln N6 68606 Tim Master, 429 Oogwood Grafton NO 58237 Jim Rlcktt 5185 cloudae Sioux PaIls 5057103 Coowenf Sid Gate, 2380S Holly P1. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day t303 761-5960 303 767-4082 District IX members spotlight Omaha Nebraskas George Leib sends news CL flier Bill Nusz following picture running 200 mph modified Super Burp dyna jet powered model Bill placed third Jet Speed 1982 Nats speed 169 mph Bill member Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Keep up good work Omaha have no picture Mr Bill Beck Lake wood CO did would surely show modeler big heart sincere interest young modelers Some months back included letter column john Laughlin describing need assistance junior program has involved Bill sent cash donation help continue Johns junior program efforts Bill Beck also relates has entered subscription Model Aviation school library Lakewood Jr High School close lives further told club juniors used work church District IX hats off Bill Beckwe could well use role models like Bill name Loren Tragellas Wichita KS well-known modeling circles low behold District IX Loren also ac tive show biz Loren works Beech Air craft Wichita company newspaper shares Loren recently used RC exper tise musical comedy No No Nanette several scenes theatre need ed vacuum cleaner could appear stage maneuver apparent control Since Music Theatre staff knew Beech Aircrafts work remote control technology missiles theatre approach ed company assistance developing such remote-controlled vacuum cleaner Tragellas normally designer engineer Missile Programs model airplane en thusiast agreed take project spare time sounds complicated Tragellas said once get involved remote control limited imagination Tragellas installed radio receiver old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner tached braking devices wheels steering control machine worked like tracked vehicle said steer braking wheel other Tragellas said hooked up another control could use sweepers normal 110-volt power source run motor wed have vacuum cleaner sound air puff up dust bag would normally AVP Dick Crowley comes fol lowing Some time ago Denver CO model clubs recognized importance working newcomers hobbyto encourage assist development building flying skills club am talking about Miniature Aero Sport stersMAS MAS has reason proud its pro gram young members par ticular member Eric Lopez 10 year old son Vince Lopez Vince too very proud son has club training program since eight years old Young Eric received wings June 23 1982 soloed Eric received beautiful trophy engraved name achieve ment statistics club has awarding solo trophies past three years earn Eric product outstanding MAS training program training pro gram geared young old alike big benefit getting new blood model aviation fraternityoh yes Erics dad proud son has trouble keeping buttons shirt Sixteen Indoor meets between January May Thats right Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have announced indoor season something everyone interested may get information contacting Richard E Johns 4983 Knox Ct Denver CO 80221 phone 3034775564 Hutch Bunch RC Group plans hold major Model Expo Hutchinson KS Kansas State Fairgrounds March 1213 For info contact club president Ken Riley %Sunflower Elec 100 W 2nd Hutch inson KS 67501 Jim Traw Norman OKthats District VIII shares club unashamedly copied District IXs Season Flyer Program well patch slightly modified has sent to earn coming year expect just Jim thanks District IXs Season Program still go ing strong enters 1983 cost $250 per patch Fly least once month 12 months qualify Patches available District IX VP Travis McGinnis good news around District IX next month KEEP EM FLYING 102 Model Aviation Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Roe Langlois Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 AuOciete VicePreaidanu Torn Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lae Veges NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Bob Kampmenn 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orerigewle CA 98662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Sot Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tun AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 SnOwden Ave Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tattle 417 Ehilani St Pukalan Maui HI 96788 Al WIIIamwn 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9614803 years IMS Pasadena biggest best yet Bill Northropis idea sure grow ing aisles jammed people both days show Make must next years list things Im going have District X meeting MAC show 23rd April show will Anaheim Convention Center meeting will evening after show closes time place will post ed AMA booth show Hopefully some AVPs will AVP Tucson writes Winter Nats 90 entries Bob Reynolds goes say Tucson Radio Control Club planning US/lnternational ducted fan flyAlaska ldaht C Mtrmtana C Orrtn Washmatto XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DittrictXl Vice-Presidest 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaea VIca-Prealdanra Al Culver 16075 von Elm Pocetello ID 83201 Simon Dreege Box 58 Broadvew MT 50015 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwooci Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 8078 Vicksurg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klametli Fall, OR 97601 Chick Young 290201 Ave. s 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Praquessey Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Haig Portland OR 97238 Phone 5031 761-5103 Last column announced Idaho RC EXPO would Pocatello Wrongoit will BOISE April 30 through May 1 will 18 categories limited RC year because space limitations further information contact Paul Card 2722 Weaver Circle Boise ID 83704 SRAC Polar Bear coming point either March 12/13 19/20 Wayne Nodland CD long standing contest Also SRAC has scheduled contest May 28/29 fly-in 30th will fun fly called MAYFLY latest T-Bird Screech Wayne Van Meter quotes latest AMA News instructions about identifying plane Un fortunately part instructions left later 83 Hell send information becomes available Bob also says Ray mond j Black Jr Los Cruces wearing AMAs gold patches Bob sold him before year end deadline 1982 Team Challenge race Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California FFMAASC saw Bakersfield Flying Team besting Max Men 101 points2689 2588 Pretty close individual race Open winner Steve Beebe RFT besting Bob White MM Steve 66 points Bobs 58 didnt receive word Junior Senior winners will list find out now know east coast will get its long awaited Nats Theyll held Westover AFB Massachusetts last week July dont know what Free Flight situation will yet dont bring 15 second run 5 minute max models Taft type Itll probably Category III field tight criteria Reno has good shot 1984 Nats San Diego can get loose ends tied gether maybe can have 1985 Nats AMA tabletop type display booth has getting good workout would like spice up mall show drop line Its yours no cost would like appear club give talk show filmdrop line Againthis no cost club THERMALS out article News Council action November 81 identification may model Now ap lies Sport fliers contest flying other rules found rule book What left out part about model also learned Big Sky Thunderbirds have permission display models terminal Johnson-Bell Field Missoula What fantastic opportunity public rela tions Maybe other airports could talked such display Johnson-Bell will plaque club name A/C builder will also identified Bat Sheet indicates WEBS Meet Redmond field 12th March another Kent Field April 9 Boeing Hawks sponsoring Indoor meet Overlake High School Bellevue March 4th 25th April 22nd SOBs flying Indoor meeting nights Overlake School gym Redmond March 22nd April 26th Interclub Challenge Series 1983 involving Pacific Ace sponsored SOBS information con tact Ken Rice 17519 Brook Blvd Bothell WA 98011 recent meeting NorWesters new Prez Dave Hagen led discussion direction club Paramount among ideas brought up must better coordination activities put clubs area would suggest use Don Zipoy since essentially AVP FF central person can act bring clubs together case detri ment have unnecessary conflicts schedule Everyone should have op portunity attend contests possible needs interclub participation too NorWesters go ing set regular flying dates promote activity Finally read two Indoor contests scheduled Thomas Jr High HillsboroMarch 20th April lOth Tn-City Modelers Pasco area looking new flying field interim have permission fly 40 x 3000 ft runway located local vine yard Sounds like ideal place After youve smashed plane dont have go far drown sorrows Word 83 Northwest Regionals Eugene will include FAI Team Race Bal loon Bust Stunt three classes Carrier three classes Dates May 28th 29th Eugene top flight contest al much fun watch compete Also remember Dave Mullens AVP CL interests District XI Keep him informed concerns about AMA stuff Dave said will Tune-Up Kent May 8th given growing Seattle Sky Raiders apt items read lately remark Skagit RC Flier field mowing would suspended until someone figured out mow under water sup pose should grateful dont have shovel days drifts pipeyard Fairbanks seem attractive speaking gang Fairbanks mall show University Mall com plete slide show put Marty Hall well received helps keep unbelievers side Now could just convince other sticking together better infighting rugged individualists arent Word AVP Gary Fuller Gastineau Group will have Biplane Fun Fly April 10th tentative plans MAMOO Scale Fun Fly Sakgway May 30th Mamoo Scale monoplanes minimum six-ft wing span biplanes five-ft minimum wingspan read article small AT-6 MAN youll know group ordered case kits going get AT-6 racing going rumors some Portland clubs getting AT-6 racing too has lot good points opposed high cost of racing scene April 9th 10th dates Benton Co EXPO Corvallis As yet havent seen hard information EXPO imagine will well done usual should have District XI meet ing sometime Saturday after lunch Unfortunately Barnstormers Static Show date has moved up may well have happened time read will March 5th 6th OMSI audi torium just west Portland US 26 will nine categories show will include both boats cars first time fee get OMSI contestants officials however still havent heard about CAMS Sym posium keep sharp lookout should very worthwhile attending Zillah May 21st 22nd SkyKnights Spring Open er formerly Mudhole OMAS lake April 24th Contest time approachingI hope see HAPPY FLYING April 1983 103 JUNIOR FLIGHT Don Rosss Extravaganza few issues ago wrote about fun Don Ross friends flying 30-in span Pacific Ace last spring free swinging contest featured toilet paper streamers Everybody flew models same design easy-building easy-flying oldie 1930s famous Pacific Ace 1983 everyone will building fly ing equally famous 30 BLACK BULLET model very similar Pacific Ace ex cept low-winger ED WH TTE N Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 closet full supplies Don will put together balance materials combine Schlueter partial kits will real big help ask Don about AND SO t surefire pure enjoyment coming spring get touch DON ROSS year BLACK BULLET Old-Timer Models case Im referring MikeMulligans company run Jim Noonan Milwaukee MUse MuUIgms CIF1C ACE BLAcK BULLET Dont let low-wing design bother Black Bullet isa super flier Incidentally mentioned years model would Moth Don changed tune due necessity enlarging plans making up kits Fortunately SCHLUETER FF MODELS 3508 Poinsettia Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266 has partial kits plans printed wood available both Pacific Ace Black Bullet what makes Black Bullet perfect choice 1983 partial kits 30 versions cost $470 must add $200 three kits ordered Don Ross advises 1983 contest will likely last weekend June Galeville NY conjunction East Coast Free Flight Championships Whatever date scheduled Championships will also date Black Bullet contest will events both Black Bullet Pacific Ace 1 Duration total three official flights two ROG HL flight over 15 seconds qualifying official both airplanes used total score will increased 15% 2 Time Target event 3 Mystery Time event 4 famous Toilet Paper Tow event score determined number sheets multiplied best flight seconds may such event both airplanes 5 Distance event details yet worked out Sure sounds like super fun areas country urged build fly Pacific Ace Black Bullet have questions write DONALD H ROSS 38 Churchill Rd Cresskill NJ 07626 can also telephone him 2011568-5272 Don has already con tacted result previous article Junior Flight Earl Van Gorder Flying Models several old-timers getting back action folk have no o MODELS PO Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 firm created continues run solely bring good quality supplies plans enable turn out quality flying scale old time models 1930s Most stuff outdoor mod els some indoor items too like Absolight plastic film next lightest covering material microfilm Pictured below illustration real favorite Earl Stahls Hi-Climber Plans super model cost $175 names designers just makes drool ides Stahl theres Paul Lindberg Herb Markwiese AP Diel Roger Hammer Chet Lanzo Henry Struck Bill Winter Herb Weiss Bob Copeland Carl Schmaedig. dozens heroes past HI-CLIMBER 30 span Designed Earl Stahl 1936 Send $150 Mike Mulligan latest catalogue offerings Youll glad did Golly what would individuals bring us exactly what need. tly what want Time-Warp Prop S call propeller Time-Warp Prop several reasons First its nice easy prop make snt take much time really quite efficient can keep beginner indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM up air good long time Next after two blades cemented gether indicated drawing warped achieve proper pitch camber warped two methods same time So see really something Spock Captain Kirk would proud Lets make Okay first thing cut out two blades 1/32 sheet balsa Shape pretty much draw ing experiment different diameters blade shapes areas . after very inexpensive make bunch different ones will help pick out best Prop/Rubber Factor see Junior Flight article two issues ago Make sure overlap big enough theres enough material foreand-aft good solid hub Now comes fun part After joint solidly dry wet brush dipped water yes water side blade will become outerside convex surface prop immediately smear inside concave side surface Duco Ambroid cement Use finger cement will shrink pulling curling blade water outer sur face will expand balsa fibers also make curl thing watch ing blades correct direction Oh well first backwards youve made up blanks can rest right Look plastic prop youre doing warping will help visualize way blades ought go Also will bend surfaces away joint over joint get proper cupping blade helical curve Thats also fun part As cement water dry will form blades fingers. looking plastic prop guide Okay lets look drawing above Take two blades hand right hand glued behind the left hand Also blade right hand bent away end view prop left fore bending warping done view right after completion its nice dry sand prop slightly remove fuzz big cracks try again series little cracks t greatest will right Insert prop shaft between two blades center cement Youre set now very own TIME-WARP propeller break. le glue wont hurt Good luck 104 Model Aviation I
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p h L Synopsis ot Special AMA Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee December 11 1982 following attendance President John Grigg Lokpprt NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml Dan Parsons proxy absent VP-VIII Ted White VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO Joe Norcross proxy absent VP-X Jim Scarborough VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Also Nats Executive Committee members Homer Smith Chairman Richard Sonheim Bev Wisniewski Ron Morgan Bob Underwood Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoff Styles PR Director Guests Earl Witt past President AVP District Don Krafft AVP District IV John Preston 1 Nats Future Structure Discussed several ideas arising comments made during two minute statement period such buying permanent site introducing trade show aspect Nats perhaps develop manufacturers special interest groups symposia approved unani mously Headquarters distribute Special Interest Groups survey/questionnaire would solicit interest noninterest information about topics needed support equipment concerning staging seminars Nats either 1983 future also approved unanimously HQ distribute industry similar questionnaire exception questionnaire would specify particular seminar topics 2 No Nationals 1983 Pro con comments staging Nationals 1983 debated idea staging Nats everyother-year also discussed close debate general agreement except District VIII Academy should proceed developing plans 1983 N ats 3 1983 Nats Site Selection Izzo briefed assembly details Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts viable Nats site roll Things really going right beginning see light end tunnel suddenly light went out him otherseveryone touched Lee doer made things happen someday right now pushed pressed moved night day Maybe knew time limited would help ex plain drive persistence us became aware Lee few years ago became part Cox-Leisure Dynamics conglomerate began hear lot about Airtronics first due quality kits Lee Renaud produced quickly became known perfectionist stuff best heard much same about radio control equipment marketed what really brought Lee fore front model industry fierce attention fight new RC frequencies began work AMAs Frequency Committee its effort FCC brought together RC industry leaders sup port effort became Chairman Hobby Industry Associations Radio Con trol Division effort paid off last fall FCC gave us RC frequencies asked Lee crowned success separating Leisure complex own thingto pro duce better RC products deep suddenly suffered stroke resulted passing away mid-January shock us know worked him traumatic Nobody ready too much going Lee deeply involved like suddenly losing arm legthe universal reaction everyone lost some thing couldnt afford What really hurt knew great things going happen cause Lee person acknowledged could unify model 1983 Noting possibility inadequate FF Indoor Outdoor sites Westover much discussion separation events elsewhere Nats Executive Committee choice 1983 Nats Lake Charles LA also re viewed both whole Nats FF events Westover rest industry bring people together potential despite being aggressive tough plain spoken might offend gruff remark also pleased being good listener sincere interest others also generous money sponsor activities also himseltas nelper US teams World Championships other events typical question told problem What need Also typically re sponse request got itl~ Lee Renaud Free Flight roots New England giant RC world California great model designer personality meant couldnt ignored will miss him especially long talks phone person about aspect modeling AMA cared deeply about AMA thrilled new AMA building Its fitting fore name will prominently remem bered building known National Center Aeromodeling came went too fast too soon John Worth motion tnen approved Academy stage combined Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts FF site within 30 miles also approved Nats held August 7-14 week beginning July 24 August dates available continued page 96 92 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Larqest Sport Aviation Oryani~ton Lee RenaudToo Fast Too Soon Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 GOODBYE Farewell see ya laterterms use leaving friend very dear friend Lee Re naud bid farewell us early year soar forever modelers have gone before Lee founder owner mov ing force behind Airtronics Inc Downey CA designer very popular Aquila Sagitta sailplanes among others recent years marketed very fine Airtronics brand radio control system staunch supporter AMA FAI Soaring team things modeling efforts added gaining great deal support new AMA building will greatly missed hobby know join expressing deepest sympathies family friends ELECTRIFYING have talked about electric-powered models before yet time get close realize future model ing may lie power source Flying fields lost daily seems due noise com plaintselectric can solve problem New developments increasing power reliability power medium now rate capability power source avail able short Schnuerle 61 state ment may out date time reaches print Emil Giezendanner rumor has intends fly electric-powered Pattern airplane 1983 World Aerobatic Championships Pensacola Electric power may soon have its own World Championships time US AMA begin prepare electric future Toward end have asked AMA VP appoint delegate newly-to-be established electric flight team selection com mittee will necessary set up series qualification meets final team selection meet time permits like 1986 W/C instead possible 1984 W/C can run full series quarter finals semis finals Meanwhile behooves interested mod elers get ready same time several groups within AMA pushing establish ing classes electric-powered flight AMA meets Toward end attended meeting several interested parties attending IMS Show Pasadena good show too second meeting hopefully definitive out put will take place Toledo Show Saturday evening Check AMA booth time location Everyone welcome encouraged attend voice opinion MORE Perhaps greatest problem holding back real growth electric power feeling suitable toys perhaps need education magazine could carrier series articles electric power someone knowledgeable would volunteer write articles dozens questions need answering neophyte experienced modeler can match glow engine airplane prop What rules thumb match ing electric motor airplane prop What battery source use charge use speed reduction couplings motor direct drive set up servo actuated on-off switch What size wire fuse Questions questions questions Seems like have written above earlier have Still no has come ward attack difficult education process Will someone now FFFAI team members headed Aus tralia fall compete World Champs Jim Bradley Orlando FL Jim sent along picture himself below right hold ing two models best wishes AMA members FAI World Champ fliers DISTAFF women becoming volved model aircraft way another recent come attention Katie Martin President Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers 1982 reelect ed 1983 Katie doesnt just run meetings spearheaded effort resulted club obtaining its first flying field includ ing two runways excess 1000 ft avid accomplished flier also teaches others fly Congratulations Katie may other women follow lead NAAFAI have recently directed change increase course cost FAI stamp supporter fee old fee $5 has increased $10 supporter fee $1 $3 FAI stamp will now provide buyer membership NAA turn will benefit stamp buyer AMA well Recently has bit minor controversy within NAA relates its divisions AMA position contro versy supported several other divisions need voting power achieve position retain excellent relationship enjoy NAA its divi sions hold vote person AMA division member NAA Thus increased stamp cost will gain us vot ing power need along support other divisions assure smooth running NAA STARS recently good fortune bad taste attend annual meeting Southern Tier Aero Radio Society club active point distraction glued gether bonds real friendship help other President Big Bird Privateer also newsletter editor putting together monthly basis insulting fun rags anyone would care read start bonfires Part annual meeting award ing several gag trophiesa crash-point award bonehead year award Last years bonehead Big Bird selected years recipient Norm Orcutt being continued next page April 1983 93 member Jim Bradley twu urn nis meows Presidents Corner continued dumb enough plug servos wrong receptacle receiver taking radio back dealer complain ing did work Boy ever true qualification bonehead year Now start looking next years award recipients select bone head year would well find out invited meeting because have just single-handedly chosen Bonehead Club 1982 bought dinner wife IT MUST RETOLD Internal conflict strife rampant publication very short time back fact other journals hobby also carried various arguments about internal prob lems following presented raise controversy assure still organization individuals hopefully working toward common goals Better should read own publication read elsewhere choose hear internal prob lems quit reading right Executive Director John Worth serves under contract between himself AMA represented Executive Council two-year contract time option renew additional two years Recently complaints received some members charging Worth breached contract two counts contract provides situation AMA President shall appoint fiveman committee study situation report findings recommending either terminate contract Subsequently appointed required committee consisting Earl Witt Horrace Cain Don Lowe Murry Frank Cliff Piper Chairman After full investigation facts circumstances allega tions member committee voted against termination matter went Executive Council final action sup ported recommendation committee John Worths contract has auto matically renewed another two years nothing told al edged points complaints dont really matter committee recommend ed terminate What does matter has vividly brought home con cerned have trust responsiblihy investigate complaints have done Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Thomas Obringer Editor Sunday Flyers club newsletter Baltimore MD writes looking picture am sending began think unsung heroes backbone hobby such Editors Contest Directors etc began see something else Suddenly could see real unsung hero behind us wives wife Delores no excep tion puts up workroom smells Saturday Sunday mornings types club newsletter after write would hobby wonderful wives behind us case eaten up curiosity picture friends Thomas Delores Obringer holding club newsletter up read Last month ran picture little girl named Katie Doe using crutches stand ing next famous country music singer Orlando father quickly explained crutches discarded well again Okay next picture cen ter bottom Katie left no crutches Debbie Violett father Greg Doe 94 Model Aviation Nashville Rhonda James Greg holding Formula racer hopes win Americas top Formula pilots People comment everywhere Free Flight enthusiasts modelers carry wives family along contests probably wives can retrieve forth Well isnt necessarily true Just top RC fliers involve loved ones FF people Example Have ever seen Dave Brown anywhere Sally order substantiate wild claim will necessary show proof following picture next page top right another top Formula Racer win ner Mr Bob Brogdon pretty wife Linda Powder Springs GA Bob sporting No 8 Polecat cleverly made himself can give anybody run money flashy Radio Con trol event Linda told feeds him Have ever Florida Orlando Tangerine International featured six full days Radio Control fun events including Scale racers Aerobatics RC Helicopter Florida beautiful state sunshine orange juice Pictured Formula Pylon Racer five important team members flying person shown played important part planes overall performance LR Rick Cranmer Palm Harber FL built plane handled transmitter Darlene Cranmer Ricks wife kept him happy calm Susan Dan Juho Clearwater FL provided constructive spectatoring Lastly center Ricky Jr supervised affair overall todays complicated diverse modeling entire team sometimes necessary win keeps house clean Also goes along contests Well lucky can get way some top Scale models showed up Tangerine Pictured low Dan Santich Winston-Salem NC winning P-26 winning P-26 took year build features 10028 rivets has 315 Kawasaki engine turning huge pro peller Dan told same model fea tured September 1982 Model Airplane News also isnt bit scared fly looks size model appears Dan might conceivably jump end day fly back home North Carolina 1980 won second Orlando Baby Bullet another happy modeler con test wife along keep him calmed down Meet Buddy Gail Roos Ros well GA Buddy also contending Quarter Midget Pylon racing event Tangerine Ive never seen happier couple life next month Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Big Year. started banga whole pile new RC frequencies FCC good omen AMA 1983 big answer muttered things like should joinwhat has AMA done though AMA has grown tremen dously past ten years mostly due RC activities side lines seemed feel didnt need AMA though enjoying RC activity AMA made possible didnt seem know care ap preciate AMA has gotten RC frequency FCC has ever awarded way back SOs now attitude seemed Fine past history what has AMA done lately Well took about four years finally got answer flock new frequencies available now weve also stockpiled some answers future new frequencies come five years now bit later same time got new building built also few years making got done its simply office AMA Headquarters Its model museum library visitors center reposi AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consists over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable deposit must cluded film requested full list information order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 815 Fif teenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope Following partial list films available THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country Including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS 1979 film types sizes Scale model air craft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber tory model aviation archives short its new National Center Aeromodeling world Its ours-yours minecreated free enterprise system Its real its its part aeromodeling history As commer cial goes Weve come long way. Meanwhile continue make history membership figures 1983 show us already over 50000 well way top ping last years time high over 83000 Its shaping up big year Place Be. 83. Chicopee 1983 Nats coming together spectacular event first time Nats New England first new breed Nats wIl much worlds biggest model meetthis year will include what might well called AMAs first national convention will lots activity dont enter fly will displays demos talks seminars etc headquarters will big super hotel just few five miles airfield will activity day night Air Force addition lending us use Westover Air Force Base will help us produce grand finale weekend show ownstatic displays flight demonstrations effect will combined AMA-Air Force Open House show off whole spectrum what about dates July 24-31 extra emphasis last three days Weve got excellent situation food lodginglots places eat good reasonably priced hotels close college dorm accommodations close also Youll hear lots develops plan now therethe place 83 FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS New York Toledo MACS California about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its National Air Space Museum Shows ballooning hang gilding aerobatics commercial military including Blue Angels Navy Team About 30 minutes WINGS & THINGS British made film general Interest Great age group has excellent coverage types model flying music no narration about 25 minutes FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY Pro duced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Co about 20 minutes 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS story first time event held US Doylestown PA AMAS first professionally produced film about 25 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber Please note flying sites film PLANE PLACE PERFECT DAY available request AMA Special Events Depart ment film tells about modei aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation govern ment agencies other potential site donors narration about 15 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber April 1983 95 Synopsis continued page 92 4 Nats Procedure Manual Foreman re ported progress towards comple tion manual presentation ready meeting 5 Re-establish Junior Senior Nets Champions noted pres ent computer access have ability generate champion standings easily past However also noted complicated endeavor also volving competition scheduling problems relatively few people Council charged Nats Committee investigate issue along possi bility instituting event category champi ons report back Council recommendation also agreed first place trophy plaque should inscribed champion 6 Increase Nats Per Diem Except dis cussion no action taken item 7 Replacement Policy AMA Radios Foreman reported Academy owns 24 walkie-talkie type radios five new recommended old radios replaced modern equipment suggested accomplishing purchasing two three new radios year old radios would used parts keep new radios repair Council unanimously approved purchasing four new radios year Foreman also spoke need estab lish budget purpose ongoing re pairs maintenance Academys electronic equipment Council authorized budgeting up $5000 per year electronic equipment maintenance 8 Shipping Crates Nats Electronic Equipment Foreman reported presently electronic equipment shipped card board cartons substantial enough tne traveling involved sug gested purchasing fiberglass foam lined cases directed look costs source report January Council meeting 9 Restructure Nats Executive Com mittee After considerable discussion approved unanimously Nats Execu tive Committee restructured two groups known Nats Executive Committee Nats Operations Subcom mittee Executive Committee shall eon sist Free Flight category manager Control Line category manager Radio Control category manager AMA Execu tive Director Nats Contest Director shall chosen annually first named members committee Nats Operations Subcommittee re ports Nats Executive Committee shall consist up five other members shall hold functional positions subse quent Nats shall selected Nats Executive Committee fall meeting category managers established Homer Smith FF Dick Sonheim RC Bev Wisniewski CL Homer Smith chairman Nats Executive Committee 19831984 10 Nets Announcement Policy Discus sion did produce motion generally agreed January 1 should latest announcement time following years Nats also suggested perhaps 2/3 vote should required deviate January 1 announcement policy Further discussion considered feasibili ty central permanent Nats site com mittee formed study possibilities Hardy Brodersen Bill Mathews committee report January Council meeting ii Addition/Deletion Competition Events Discussion noted proliferation Nats eventsadditions happen regularly deletions rare President directed Nats Executive Committee review Nats events list possible deletions report next Council meeting 12 Frequency Division Pattern proposal discussed radio frequencies allocated skill level class also class flown together preferably flight line President directed Nats Executive Committee review proposal im plementation recommended 1984 also referred Frequency Commit tee inclusion new frequencies Dave Brown approve initially fre quency decision i3 West Baden Purchase Brodersen re ported foremost Indoor sites nation up sale Northwood Insti tute West Baden IN suggested Council consider purchasing building grounds straw vote produced interest least investigating possibility Brodersen further advise Council January Council meeting 14 Winner Recognition Nats Dis cussion ways means Nats winners can receive rec ognition/publicity Nats Executive Com mittee study issue recommend procedures/methods can accomplished 15 Nats Fees As follow throughto motions October 82 Council meet ing minutes discussion again initiated open house concept 83 Nats Before final decision made cost analysis facets idea requested CALLING AMA HQ phone number 703/450-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 35 theml come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy differ ent commuting arrangements pre vent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern Central Mountain Western 9amNoon 13pm 8am1 lam Noon2pm 7amlOam llamlpm 6 amgain lOamNoon regret necessity zones other East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Nats Executive Committee reported January Council meeting 16 Nets Executive Director Policy Worth asked HQ executive personnel retained Headquarters administration rather field management Nats Executive Com mittee directed review revise situation necessary 17 Nats GeneraL McCollough spoke personal views concerning Nats stated serious study should done whole Nats concept may result changing character/format Nats know presently 18 Nats Trophies Brown reiterated concern about quality Nats trophies No definitive action taken noted general support upgraded version plaque type trophy provided 82 Nats Connecticut e Maine e Massaclwsetts Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 FIske St Holliston MA 01746 AsnocaW Iic.Pyenidffito Robert C arocteur 405 Main Street Natliun NH 03060 Dennin Folsom APO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don lrafft P0 Son 182873 Heritage LO. DunbUry MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Cocedinator Gaorge Wilnon 318 Fisher St Waloln MA 02181 following months before 1983 Nationals will write little about prep aration activities will taking place Nats major event District January 21st 22nd Nats Ex ecutive Committee met Quality Inn Chicopee MA evening 21st John Worth Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles met 51 club members Dis trict meeting need manpow er 1983 Nats presented Clubs throughout district will recruit necessary volunteers required interested offering help part- fulltime during Nats please contact Roman Polaski Below excerpts letter sent AMA chartered clubs District planning expand Nats point direction exposition expect start direction year series informative symposiums have designated Quality Inn Chicopee headquarters motel have excellent facilities conduct such sympo siums DURING THE NATIONALS HAVE SCHEDULED DISTRICT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY AT 8 PM IN THE QUALITY INN ON JULY 28TH Please plan attend will have major AMA officials attendance well leading fliers different categories will opportunity talk AMA offi cials question listen plans coming year Please make effort tend meeting opportunity speak responsible conduct business AMA 96 Model Aviation have obtained 300 rooms Elms College Chicopee desiring dormi tory rooms have designated Pioneer Valley RC Club host clubs Mr Roman Po laski 44 N Maple St Enfield CT 06082 phone 203/749-9743 person contact volunteer manpower important secure supply manpower 1983 Nats being first time Nats will held District I am sure enthusiastic about will support fullest extent suc cess contest dependent hospi tality supplying Nats officials necessary personnel effective efficient job would like see maximum attend ance competitive fliers Nationals opportunity compete national championship may feel have ability win lets get out compete especially Nats being located own district After everyone has start some time present time planning hold Pattern Pylon Control Line Free Flight Westover Helicopters Soaring New Jersey Yok DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Ausociat vpraaid5 Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Cvergreen An. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tonia Ricer NJ 08753 Adam SassIer 50 Randi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Santsr 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeajx NY 13135 Frequeascy Cooistissator George Myers 70 Froelslich Farm Rd Hickeville NV 11601 Second District Thoughts point usually expound time exposi tion will hopefully generated you Please write let know feel about following important issues 1 Are spending too dues dollars send teams abroad purpose international competition 2 Ditto fi nance intercontinental trips various persons FAI ClAM etc conventions faraway places discuss such Olympic-like ventures 3 Should AMA shell out mucho bucks pur chase West Baden Indiana Auditorium un Sale order have per manent Indoor flying site N B actually has proposed a-la Hutchinson KS 4 Should thus dismantle Nats keep comprehensive all-inclusive categorywise 5 Should stick present threeyear term office elected AMA officers extend four years return twoyear cycle have now abandoned 6 Should vote AMA officers continue limited Open members shall clude least Seniors well Enough month later Have watch length columns know lest usurp space hence keep important material out mag will held adjacent fields present ly have Indoor site also attempt ing locate higher ceiling public relations thrust will make family Nats due excellent sight seeing activities have area Geoff Styles planning bang-up public relations campaign enthusiasm have re ceived Chicopee Chamber Com merce expect Nats remembered everyone help needed make best Nats ever New Years Blessing April issue will reach until first week March As being written January 16th however shortly after New Years Wish time pass following worthy blessing Ed Runkel editor Transmifter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Parlin NJ also president May coming Holidays bring blessings peace happiness yours May prosper new year May future planes fly straight off board smooth silk land greased skid May latest project elic admiration friends fellow club members May mail order arrive time wings turn out straight MonoKote go wrinkle en gine start single flip idle like purr kitten May batteries last ever fuel never spill May plane never hit wires nor trees nor pumpkin patch May holiday stocking full goodies want whether new kit new engine money needed purchase hearts desire May epoxy mix right time paint dry quickly out dust insect specks May always have perfect flying days clear blue skies gentle steady breezes may radio control system work flawlessly til kingdom come photo affable Ed took first Annual Spring Meet club Home Sweet Home new home Reston VA will serve enduring monu ment involved AMA member realize great challenge could have ever responded magnificently aeromodelers sharing common dream must stir within deepest sensitiv ity profound feeling pride enor mous satisfaction realization basic ally same sentimental ity wit Dedication toward continued development model aviation great est sport hobby what ran through consciousness unfurled AMA banner site just few months ago amounted piles soil bull dozer lot ambition looked like Earl Witt Dave Brown background cam era Bob Voislavek Administrative Co ordinator HQ Mixed Emulsions According cient proverb picture worth thousand words As snapshot can save much writ ten material logical should use few reduced mini-size necessary goes first shot shows Bob Fiorenze impres sive ducted-fan pilots country superhot Skyhawk iext president Interstate Mod el Flying Club Frank Gorham speaking April 1983 97 Nats planning meeting Pioneer Valley RC Club Enfield CT New lona Island Model Airport meet ing WRAM Rye NY Nick Ziroli flashes famous smile STARS Giant Scale Rally Olean NY camera caught happy portrait another District II VIP Mr Frequency him self Bob Aberleproudly holding AMA plaque recognition eye-catching F-86 also seen Olean Rally Builder please contact Henry I-laffke Vineland NJ has taken up full-scale jocks have left off regards Gee Bee Racer designs Next share tense moment following photo annual Rhinebeck Classic Rally Mid-Hudson RC Society scheduled held year June 25dont miss Nats Workers Needed Now have East Coast Nats last impera tive as.stated earlier columns momentous project receive full support AMA members District II contestants also volunteer workers during week July 24 through July 31 Please please please write to Ed Izzo District VP let us know will able serve Nats Committee will assign work done work Pat tern Scale Flight judge Nats believe real kick sure doesnt seem like work meneither will GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Diva Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesocieta t#raeldeafla Joe Elban 36960 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluttarty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Carky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelahia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator James Eearden 5562 Foxrun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 15131 5424406 weather outside has finally unfortu nately turned winter Im beginning wonder Ill able get Cambridge morrow District III Symposium/Work shop have lost some branches off trees around due weight ice can hear guys down south now time year lot mall shows season demand films club meetings mall shows its peak hope get few copies films video tape year reduce lead three 16mm films fact Ive found video tapes work better mall shows club meetings due fact require less space dont need dark area Speaking mall shows Lacka wanna Aero Modelers Scranton PA held mall show last year sent included picture sent August appropriate time year Ed Slimak Jack Kostivk photo Barry Tevelin hope beautiful trophies beautiful models l what can] say about group mugs like will inspire get out support local mall show second picture Hawks Hur ricane Show Team taken Riverfest celebration held Cincinnatis river front last fall Pretty professional look ing group spite ugly mug slouch ing over podium Now know -he star radio television Bert Luchte right side pcrdium has recently taken over reins group wish him best luck continuing excellent efforts group bunch RC clubs southwest Ohio have gotten together challenge series round robin type event should fun Five clubs Cincinnati area building bunch Sweet-Stiks flying number different events next summer host ed club idea use same airplane special class SOME Show March compete Pylon Aerobatics Fun Fly contests hosted club throughout next year Limiting event same plane stock side exhaust engines mufflers 10-6 props should make interesting conpetition points schedule also emphasizes participation just flying eight contests gets points winning expect have ball Next month will let know Cambridge get-together went can get through ice things went Executive Council meeting Super Weekend California Its heck note isnt Ill ten miles Super Bowl wont able watch tele vision sure plan things great dont Delaware C District CeleEbsa Maryland Nerti Canslina Iv DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amdata Vlee-Prrddwb Wayne Abernathy 9206 CarendOnt 3 upper Marlboro MO 20670 Bob Chanespne 20 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispln 611 Binechwoad Ctsarlotteevilte VA 22901 V Bit Helms 2000 Tyvole Road Charlotte NC 29210 Scotty Moyaf 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn OE 19806 John Pnstn 7012 Olvira Covrt Falls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 263 Hotly Lane Mockeville NC 27028 FraqvaeesoV Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6409 WinthrOp Or. Fayettenilte NC 29301 Phone Enening 1919 488-5986 Just case havent heard 1983 Nats will held July 24th through 31st Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 98 Model Aviation Winners mall show L-R Frank Healy Rev Chas Peers Ted Mynyk long time now have trying find good site East Coast Nats Well make plans attend Westover located middle New England states Two major three-lane highways serve Westover Route 90 Mass Pike going east-west others 1-90 1-95 going north-south Bradley International Airport serves Westover ground transportation Westover very good RC CL will held main site Glider Helicopter can held local club fields FF can held field SAM Champs have held before abandoned airport nearby avail able Indoor could held home peanut Glastonbury local high ceiling site available Several being evalu ated including mammoth civic center Worcester ME Glastonbury CT Wor cester ME about 45 miles away worst abandoned airport Bowles Airport Agawam MA Dorm space should no problem Within 45 minutes field American Inter national College Springfield College Univer sity Massachusetts Smith College Amherst College Mount 1-lolyoke College Lady Elms College Westfield State College junior college Quality Inn Confer ence Center 296 Burnett Road Chicopee MA 01020 413/592-7751 has already fered special group rates AMA has 180 rooms 6000 square foot ballroom Chicopee surrounded museums galleries Basketball Hall Fame Bradley Air Museum myriad historical sites open public plenty prices reasonable five active clubs general vicinity promise record number participants record number spec tators very densely populated area AMA has some new tricks up its col lective sleeve years Nats too like seminars CDs seminars newsletter editors demonstrations educational exhibits model hobby industry special industry groups will encouraged give seminars also have gotten lot inquiries lately about R/C World Florida latest update PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN runway has now completed 300 feet long 50 feet wide has limerock base beautifully smooth paving Eight foot wide taxi ways connect 70foot long 24-foot wide pit area R/C World Vice-president Mario Yederlin ic will make maybe has made first flight off new runway details about first flight call Mario 305/994-0461 temporary road has built includ ing small bridge over creek runs through property field office tempo rary type will soon entrance expect staffed during normal business hours telephone will installed office telephone number will pub lished soon available R/C World becoming reality clubs District V have asked about Radio Control League North Carolina brief description RCNC Radio Control League North Caro lina RCNC organized 1954 state organization purpose coordinating promoting Radio Control airplane flying North Carolina Membership made up modelers statewide Virginia Tenne ssee South Carolina RCNC hosts two meets year RCNC Invitational June Anniversary Meet November RCNC conducts Steering Committee meet ings club representatives December January year time RC meets scheduled season best serve clubs interest planned activity After first committee meetings clubs apply sanctions second meeting final calendar prepared mailed RCNC member statewide coordination meets RCNC member service greatly reduces work load District IV Contest Coordinator An active membership drive continual activity particular emphasis repre sentative members RC clubs state After organizational plans discussed over several years RCNC formed North Carolina Model Hall Fame 1980 Origi nal criteria membership required modeler North Carolina native active modeling 15 years made outstanding contribution hobby sport modeling An Executive Committee formed first two years used catching up Hall Fame members Thereafter modeler will proposed membership year idea state organization very good gives some political clout also spreads word around about what other clubs doing increase member ship activity AMA members welcome mem bers RCNC anyone wishing join can contact Bill Helms AVP member appli cations Whats Happening District IV Roanoke Valley RC Club Fifth Annual Winter Time Auction Swap Shop first time will have RC Static Contest date March 5 1983 Northside High School Roanoke VA auction will held regardless weather conditions ad ditional information contact PA Cosmato 5219 Burnt Quarter jIrive Vinton VA 241 79 Hornet Aeromodelers SocietyCharlotte NC new field well underway con struction should completed early summer 1983 runway 600 feet long 100 feet wide has fine graded request funds pave runway grass remaining area has presented county commissioners membership will building park shelter safety barrier Hornet Aeromodelers negotiated Mecklenburg County Parks Recrea tion Department closed landfill model park approved will permanently supervised managed Hornets Plans also underway add Control Line area early spring future plans possible RC automobile area Brainbusters Free Flight Club FLASH!! Word has just come Paul Altenhoff winner Hand-Launch Glider King Orange Good show Paul course Paul used Reid Hulls design Rain Crow 40 years somebody will borrow design republish Reid will still around Con grats again Paul Reid New News Letter new newsletter month came National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association newsletter sounds like club based around RC Helicopters Its Washington DC area information contact Joe Lawrence 12538 Woodstock Drive Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Great newsletter Joe keep coming Wilson RC Modelers Association Soaring Contest May 21-22 1983 Two-meter Open classes Novice Expert will WR/CMA First Annual Contest information contact Ted Dietrich 2905 Winstead Road Rocky Mount NC 27801 District Columbia RC Club DCRC has announced Bealton Scale Contest Dates 17th 18th September Also Scale Pattern Contest will July Remem ber DCRC Auction March 18 1983 DC Maxecuters Ninth Annual Capitol door Scale Aircraft ContestMarch 12 1983 Andrews Air Force Base Navy Reserve Hang ar 10 am 6 pm Contact Dan Driscoll 2000 5 Eads Street No 301 Arlington VA 22202 Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poeflo Rico V Sooth Carolina vosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-0550 AisoalaOa V1caPraaldanu Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Or. Smyma TN 37161 Richard Jackson 108 ThornIee charleston Heighog SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Dairey Beach FL 33444 Joaegah Mlcallzz 5R 00866 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Cd Moormas 70 Fifth SL Shalirnar FL 32579 Harry Staram P0 Ram 676 Oneonia AL 35121 Tons Thacker 2390 ljwrenceville Hwy. L. Decatur GA30003 Frequency Coordluetor Burn Fielda 1096 Ontario St Jacksonville FL 32206 Phona Day 9041 368-6862 What Arts Hobby Shop Fields Hobby Shop Highland Hobby World Jackson ville Hobby Oasis Neptune Beach Orange Park Hobby World Orange World have common demonstrating support modelers donating plaques Third Annual Glen Sig Memorial Pat tern Meet March 19 & 20 meet sponsored Gateway RC Club Jackson ville FL benefit Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund owe lot Glen Sig hobby shops everywhere clubs put together also owe lot mayors county commissions such helped Flying Griffins Georgia open new flying field paved 50-foot 300-foot runApril 1983 99 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel way club few sponsors raised $5000 make reality Paradyne high tech Digital Data Com munication firm Largo FL has offered support its aeromodeling employees meeting facilities flying facilities com pany propertyprovided form char tered club adhere safety regulations use mufflers involve no significant costs company Thats good deal em ployees great show support high tech modelers Out curiosity other companies support modeling meet ing facilities and/or flying facilities Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI VicePresident 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Auociute Vlc.Presidlnita Lore, Nd, 843 Hill BnOOk Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwv. Owenabdm KY 42301 Raynsond Mayan P0 Box 243 SmithinIle MO 64089 Hale Olsen 820 Old Bonhiomme University City MO 63132 William G Sniavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 41708 Sean Wanton 3402 Hickory Lane Haal Crest IL 80429 Bill Ztmmer Bait 72 Varna IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator lame heck 584 Gragtchestar Sn. Lexington KY 40808 just dont make months like used remember 30 days somebody must have taken upon himself shorten because time between last column must less month VP trying get settled task hand Mail has AVPs coordinators others district Its very interesting process Future Time facility West Baden IN has used very successful door events last several years has come object great interest recently sale possible loss Indoor site has prompted investigation number per sons Present discussion centers around consideration purchase historic building its 300 surrounding acres subsequent possibility use entire site models later sure District VI will site 1984 Scale Team Selection event EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY August 12-14 1983 Both F4B Control Line F4C Radio teams will selected Southern Indiana RC Modelers will provide local support NASA National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers has developed event Much interest has already ex pressed Monty Groves California Birmingham Aeromodelers setting up informal liaison other local clubs local club will send representative meetings other clubs area probably different member month could have several good benefits such creating spirit camaraderie coopera tion among area clubs visit some other clubs area time time Arlie Kline Gateway RC Club flying model Stinson far away model airplane contest suddenly called friend take over controls Assured craft capable hands Arlie collapsed Arlie contest over died few days later Tampa comes word Tampa RC Aircraft Club member Dr Wade Baggs wife killed automobile accident just before Christmas memory Mr James G Enos Memphis Radio Control Club donated $725 AMA Building Fund Modeling probably could use missing man formation mark passing friends Dale Arvin Indiana will serve Co Contest Directors Mark model ing calendar have contacted AMA listing recognized special interest groups contact person intention establish cabinet representative group serve advisory task force yours truly district large will include member large discipline represent Sunday fliers well names will published chosen Time note Dan Neukirch Oakville MO brought photo first RC model 16 year old has modeling seven years mostly rubber Free Flight has AMA member year half know youll join wishing Dan successful modeling career Skylark shows concern careful building note Roger Wathen Forest Manor Schools Flying Raiders Club tells Moe Whitamore CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Anderson IN Phew minute thought other CIA gotten us Working Indianapolis Childrens Museum helped youngsters build good old AMA Cub Delta Dart origi nal design called Museum Piece what else Moe presently working advanced program Take writer old teacher thats used Delta Dart 10 years classes satisfactory ex perience simple model early can bear fruit years later Try youll like whether club individual project have received number newsletters already know out modeling land Please add mailing list can share some happenings Peoria ILWyre flyers Wyre Thought day am concerned about lack young people hobby young member nowadays 25 years old has married two years future AMA Are pre-teens teenagers gone forever words Editor Morrie Caudill present genuine concern would like address different youth weve spawned enamored TV eye video games computer keyboard no longer senses thrill wind wires cost Any thoughts youd like share Smithville MO Dam Buster list themselves Friendliest Little Club Dam Site love guess dam least step up Columbia IL club flies next towns lagoon thinks twice before retrieval field missed Bud Bodzioch CDed Chi cago Aero Angels Frozen Finger Flying Festi val January 3rd Twenty-six entries four states helped generate $130 MACA FAI Pitman Fund get best pitman world World Championships along best Combat fliers Good show gentlemen Now cut Kansas City MO KCRC Improvements being considered Lake Jacomo field including enlarging runway heli pad areas addition second public field area possibility Lake Longview Park Kansas City area enjoys excellent rapport park department authorities Last Thought Time childrens story Henny Penny Chicken Little find fowl tale consisted piece genuine misinformation sky 100 Model Aviation ne riying UITTIfl5 nad few planes show off new field Dan Neukirchs sister-in-law holds hes Skylark first RC model falling sky falling central character manages spread everywhere form full blown rumor record time about modelers some St Louis modelers arrived Florida contest Christmas time greeted news Floridians heard Buder Park St Louis closed down definitely due dioxin-contaminated soil washed down now well-known Times Beach shown times recently TV true site open oper ating normally sky fallen Sometimes rumors harmless very humorous Other times Please check facts sources before talking over back fence Indeed three forms communication telephone television tellamodeler number 314 487-1957 Iowa Michigan esota DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bredersen Dislritt VII Vice-Presulent P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant vicaPrendent Jack Finn 368 Hempden Or. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Associate vieePeudwsta Arthur Arro 1014 Woocasridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 C Shorewood Olod. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55504 William Rohrinq 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sr Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madisor WI 53711 Ron Seers 132S Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55426 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Eaat Main Upper Level Northville MI 48187 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 1313 437-4244 pleasure meet some EAA Museum January 16 brought John Worth AMA Headquarters make himself available personal response questions etc Pete Waters joined meet ing well role District Frequency Coordinator explain very important function Pete traveled own expense gentlemen time money least jack Finn District VII Assistant Vice-Presi dent traveled Iowa make himself available Quite bit AMA district officer horsepower present So superimposed auction swap shop proceedings having segment opening meeting general remarks adjourning area museum direct personal meetings several troops few transactions important felt general disappointed didnt have time audience know anxious get going auction very few came away auction talk Finn Worth Pete Waters auCtion swap shop resounding success however topping last years attendance almost double Frequency Coordinator function Pete Waters manages can very important assist identifying trouble well advance learning hard way procedure locating club field aircraft sectional maps along sources trouble published FCC re ports result immediate notification mail clubs within 20 mile circle interference source Make sure club sec retary has given Pete information needs flying fields location latitude longitude possible distance compass heading some place Pete can find maps such town major highway intersection addition needs current club secretarys mailing address can send off notice discovers trouble writing about 3O0/a clubs record Pete address phone numbers appear column heading given tour Flying Electrons new field duly impressed little piece real estate doesnt look like much taken itself cold winters morning no out flying course its just field arrangements care fully made neighbors com munity work preparation members put shape Its lifes blood club photo Al Scidmore rounds out report Arkansas siana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vica-Presideel P0 Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aucciete VicePraaidents Sob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72206 Gene Hamral 301 N Yale Or. Garlapd TX 71042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleinanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Palmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irsong TX 75061 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertleeville OK 74003 Sd Sineerar 3416 David Dr. Mexaina LA 70003 Frequency Coondinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Gund Prairie TX 75060 ----- told husband wanted him show some tenderness dnt know showed propeller cut finger know very undignified way start column feel sure will agree modeling supposed fun should laugh ourselves once column will written very positive manner always aimed encouraging much fun hobby can Notice photo head column picture done Randy Randolph name sounds sortof familiar look back through past couple years model airplane magazines will find bunch articles helpful hints building entire models authored Randy Randolph models have made covers some magazines color yet Back photo Notice Randys articles construction hints photos excellent might ask him write article future con struction photography few us design geniuses could get articles published give Randy some credit credit due has long modeling leader District VIII recent past very good President Dallas RC Club presently serving District VIII Contest Coordinator note unimportant interesting item also involving Randy Randolph concerns again photo did column Randy brought over four poses choose astonished because eyes photos looked far like fine old friend Carl Goldberg did Honest Carl same size shave off sideburns stand us side side both assume same happy grin look like twins So much shall suggest Carl silly us have separate photos taken future can just use same photo change name Cheap No just frugal Since nearly us have enjoyed flying C Goldbergs designs might enjoy note about Carl November 21st number Carls friends helped him celebrate 70th birthday What has got District VIII Well air over model airports Southwest full Goldberg designed model planes popular RC Soaring glider parts right now Carls Gentle Lady great model suggest beginner Happy Birthday Carl way greeting sent Carl birthday 30-feet long Beth Mrs Goldberg strung 30-foot greeting around patio everyone read whole thing live 70 credit hobby Carl promise least 30-ft greeting too switch subject directly matters relative District VIII about three weeks 1983 am simply astonished enthusiasm already generating among membership thought would mention contacted list has gotten too long communications have balanced mixture congratulations election requests information offers help bless folks newsletters few pretty legitimate gripes Honest didnt know modelers cared believe hope hobby spite anything show healthy scatter communi cation have received just three weeks word has come some form follow ing areas Austin TX Bartlesville OK Clovis NM Texarkana TX Monroe LA Houston TX Bedford TX Corpus Christi TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Lake Charles LA Fort Worth TX bunch have probably missed good time suggest club send news letter notices might put out way can help exchange informa April 1983 101 Taken West Towne Mall Show held January shown John Dalman club Presi dent Madison Area RC Society stand ing LR John Lusk Carl Moha Bob WischeraIl members MARCS tion can sure vote wisely behalf know what doing thinking same time would like invite clubs outside District VIII put mailing list too see Coun cii member will voting national issues vote will directly affect future direction hobby fun will will AMA club member outside District VIII might think wise behalf of AMA receive clubs newsletter will ap preciate help making smarter matters relative AMA modeling vicinity excellent reason us exchanging newsletters simply other guy might having fun subject newsletters am now receiving electro-flight newsletter out Belgium great called Ampere Flyer produced Belgium Dele gate FAI-CIAM Electric flight rapidly upcoming thing clean quiet simple reasonable gb-engine flight can truly flown schoolyard no noise bother cranky neigh bor flying quite bit Southwest combination better mag nets motors improved rechargeable bat teries quick-change chargers make real pleasure Lots room development improvement gaining greatest area growth aeromodel ing Southwest present RC Soaring gliders just great because much basic can get ginner would believe Control Line flying has risen ashes Dallas-Fort Worth area taxing dealers lay enough supply kits supplies handle demand Too Indoor flying area gaining new dig nity popularity Looks like alls night modeling world least certain ly District VIII * * * * *all now* * * * * Colorado 0 Kansas C Nebraska IXWyomii DISTRICT REPORT Travis MilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Avada CO 80005 Roen 8112622 S coffme casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linduts Or. Prairie village KS 60208 Osck Crowley 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St. Lincoln N6 68606 Tim Master, 429 Oogwood Grafton NO 58237 Jim Rlcktt 5185 cloudae Sioux PaIls 5057103 Coowenf Sid Gate, 2380S Holly P1. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day t303 761-5960 303 767-4082 District IX members spotlight Omaha Nebraskas George Leib sends news CL flier Bill Nusz following picture running 200 mph modified Super Burp dyna jet powered model Bill placed third Jet Speed 1982 Nats speed 169 mph Bill member Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Keep up good work Omaha have no picture Mr Bill Beck Lake wood CO did would surely show modeler big heart sincere interest young modelers Some months back included letter column john Laughlin describing need assistance junior program has involved Bill sent cash donation help continue Johns junior program efforts Bill Beck also relates has entered subscription Model Aviation school library Lakewood Jr High School close lives further told club juniors used work church District IX hats off Bill Beckwe could well use role models like Bill name Loren Tragellas Wichita KS well-known modeling circles low behold District IX Loren also ac tive show biz Loren works Beech Air craft Wichita company newspaper shares Loren recently used RC exper tise musical comedy No No Nanette several scenes theatre need ed vacuum cleaner could appear stage maneuver apparent control Since Music Theatre staff knew Beech Aircrafts work remote control technology missiles theatre approach ed company assistance developing such remote-controlled vacuum cleaner Tragellas normally designer engineer Missile Programs model airplane en thusiast agreed take project spare time sounds complicated Tragellas said once get involved remote control limited imagination Tragellas installed radio receiver old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner tached braking devices wheels steering control machine worked like tracked vehicle said steer braking wheel other Tragellas said hooked up another control could use sweepers normal 110-volt power source run motor wed have vacuum cleaner sound air puff up dust bag would normally AVP Dick Crowley comes fol lowing Some time ago Denver CO model clubs recognized importance working newcomers hobbyto encourage assist development building flying skills club am talking about Miniature Aero Sport stersMAS MAS has reason proud its pro gram young members par ticular member Eric Lopez 10 year old son Vince Lopez Vince too very proud son has club training program since eight years old Young Eric received wings June 23 1982 soloed Eric received beautiful trophy engraved name achieve ment statistics club has awarding solo trophies past three years earn Eric product outstanding MAS training program training pro gram geared young old alike big benefit getting new blood model aviation fraternityoh yes Erics dad proud son has trouble keeping buttons shirt Sixteen Indoor meets between January May Thats right Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have announced indoor season something everyone interested may get information contacting Richard E Johns 4983 Knox Ct Denver CO 80221 phone 3034775564 Hutch Bunch RC Group plans hold major Model Expo Hutchinson KS Kansas State Fairgrounds March 1213 For info contact club president Ken Riley %Sunflower Elec 100 W 2nd Hutch inson KS 67501 Jim Traw Norman OKthats District VIII shares club unashamedly copied District IXs Season Flyer Program well patch slightly modified has sent to earn coming year expect just Jim thanks District IXs Season Program still go ing strong enters 1983 cost $250 per patch Fly least once month 12 months qualify Patches available District IX VP Travis McGinnis good news around District IX next month KEEP EM FLYING 102 Model Aviation Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Roe Langlois Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 AuOciete VicePreaidanu Torn Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lae Veges NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Bob Kampmenn 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orerigewle CA 98662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Sot Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tun AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 SnOwden Ave Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tattle 417 Ehilani St Pukalan Maui HI 96788 Al WIIIamwn 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9614803 years IMS Pasadena biggest best yet Bill Northropis idea sure grow ing aisles jammed people both days show Make must next years list things Im going have District X meeting MAC show 23rd April show will Anaheim Convention Center meeting will evening after show closes time place will post ed AMA booth show Hopefully some AVPs will AVP Tucson writes Winter Nats 90 entries Bob Reynolds goes say Tucson Radio Control Club planning US/lnternational ducted fan flyAlaska ldaht C Mtrmtana C Orrtn Washmatto XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DittrictXl Vice-Presidest 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaea VIca-Prealdanra Al Culver 16075 von Elm Pocetello ID 83201 Simon Dreege Box 58 Broadvew MT 50015 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwooci Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 8078 Vicksurg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klametli Fall, OR 97601 Chick Young 290201 Ave. s 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Praquessey Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Haig Portland OR 97238 Phone 5031 761-5103 Last column announced Idaho RC EXPO would Pocatello Wrongoit will BOISE April 30 through May 1 will 18 categories limited RC year because space limitations further information contact Paul Card 2722 Weaver Circle Boise ID 83704 SRAC Polar Bear coming point either March 12/13 19/20 Wayne Nodland CD long standing contest Also SRAC has scheduled contest May 28/29 fly-in 30th will fun fly called MAYFLY latest T-Bird Screech Wayne Van Meter quotes latest AMA News instructions about identifying plane Un fortunately part instructions left later 83 Hell send information becomes available Bob also says Ray mond j Black Jr Los Cruces wearing AMAs gold patches Bob sold him before year end deadline 1982 Team Challenge race Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California FFMAASC saw Bakersfield Flying Team besting Max Men 101 points2689 2588 Pretty close individual race Open winner Steve Beebe RFT besting Bob White MM Steve 66 points Bobs 58 didnt receive word Junior Senior winners will list find out now know east coast will get its long awaited Nats Theyll held Westover AFB Massachusetts last week July dont know what Free Flight situation will yet dont bring 15 second run 5 minute max models Taft type Itll probably Category III field tight criteria Reno has good shot 1984 Nats San Diego can get loose ends tied gether maybe can have 1985 Nats AMA tabletop type display booth has getting good workout would like spice up mall show drop line Its yours no cost would like appear club give talk show filmdrop line Againthis no cost club THERMALS out article News Council action November 81 identification may model Now ap lies Sport fliers contest flying other rules found rule book What left out part about model also learned Big Sky Thunderbirds have permission display models terminal Johnson-Bell Field Missoula What fantastic opportunity public rela tions Maybe other airports could talked such display Johnson-Bell will plaque club name A/C builder will also identified Bat Sheet indicates WEBS Meet Redmond field 12th March another Kent Field April 9 Boeing Hawks sponsoring Indoor meet Overlake High School Bellevue March 4th 25th April 22nd SOBs flying Indoor meeting nights Overlake School gym Redmond March 22nd April 26th Interclub Challenge Series 1983 involving Pacific Ace sponsored SOBS information con tact Ken Rice 17519 Brook Blvd Bothell WA 98011 recent meeting NorWesters new Prez Dave Hagen led discussion direction club Paramount among ideas brought up must better coordination activities put clubs area would suggest use Don Zipoy since essentially AVP FF central person can act bring clubs together case detri ment have unnecessary conflicts schedule Everyone should have op portunity attend contests possible needs interclub participation too NorWesters go ing set regular flying dates promote activity Finally read two Indoor contests scheduled Thomas Jr High HillsboroMarch 20th April lOth Tn-City Modelers Pasco area looking new flying field interim have permission fly 40 x 3000 ft runway located local vine yard Sounds like ideal place After youve smashed plane dont have go far drown sorrows Word 83 Northwest Regionals Eugene will include FAI Team Race Bal loon Bust Stunt three classes Carrier three classes Dates May 28th 29th Eugene top flight contest al much fun watch compete Also remember Dave Mullens AVP CL interests District XI Keep him informed concerns about AMA stuff Dave said will Tune-Up Kent May 8th given growing Seattle Sky Raiders apt items read lately remark Skagit RC Flier field mowing would suspended until someone figured out mow under water sup pose should grateful dont have shovel days drifts pipeyard Fairbanks seem attractive speaking gang Fairbanks mall show University Mall com plete slide show put Marty Hall well received helps keep unbelievers side Now could just convince other sticking together better infighting rugged individualists arent Word AVP Gary Fuller Gastineau Group will have Biplane Fun Fly April 10th tentative plans MAMOO Scale Fun Fly Sakgway May 30th Mamoo Scale monoplanes minimum six-ft wing span biplanes five-ft minimum wingspan read article small AT-6 MAN youll know group ordered case kits going get AT-6 racing going rumors some Portland clubs getting AT-6 racing too has lot good points opposed high cost of racing scene April 9th 10th dates Benton Co EXPO Corvallis As yet havent seen hard information EXPO imagine will well done usual should have District XI meet ing sometime Saturday after lunch Unfortunately Barnstormers Static Show date has moved up may well have happened time read will March 5th 6th OMSI audi torium just west Portland US 26 will nine categories show will include both boats cars first time fee get OMSI contestants officials however still havent heard about CAMS Sym posium keep sharp lookout should very worthwhile attending Zillah May 21st 22nd SkyKnights Spring Open er formerly Mudhole OMAS lake April 24th Contest time approachingI hope see HAPPY FLYING April 1983 103 JUNIOR FLIGHT Don Rosss Extravaganza few issues ago wrote about fun Don Ross friends flying 30-in span Pacific Ace last spring free swinging contest featured toilet paper streamers Everybody flew models same design easy-building easy-flying oldie 1930s famous Pacific Ace 1983 everyone will building fly ing equally famous 30 BLACK BULLET model very similar Pacific Ace ex cept low-winger ED WH TTE N Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 closet full supplies Don will put together balance materials combine Schlueter partial kits will real big help ask Don about AND SO t surefire pure enjoyment coming spring get touch DON ROSS year BLACK BULLET Old-Timer Models case Im referring MikeMulligans company run Jim Noonan Milwaukee MUse MuUIgms CIF1C ACE BLAcK BULLET Dont let low-wing design bother Black Bullet isa super flier Incidentally mentioned years model would Moth Don changed tune due necessity enlarging plans making up kits Fortunately SCHLUETER FF MODELS 3508 Poinsettia Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266 has partial kits plans printed wood available both Pacific Ace Black Bullet what makes Black Bullet perfect choice 1983 partial kits 30 versions cost $470 must add $200 three kits ordered Don Ross advises 1983 contest will likely last weekend June Galeville NY conjunction East Coast Free Flight Championships Whatever date scheduled Championships will also date Black Bullet contest will events both Black Bullet Pacific Ace 1 Duration total three official flights two ROG HL flight over 15 seconds qualifying official both airplanes used total score will increased 15% 2 Time Target event 3 Mystery Time event 4 famous Toilet Paper Tow event score determined number sheets multiplied best flight seconds may such event both airplanes 5 Distance event details yet worked out Sure sounds like super fun areas country urged build fly Pacific Ace Black Bullet have questions write DONALD H ROSS 38 Churchill Rd Cresskill NJ 07626 can also telephone him 2011568-5272 Don has already con tacted result previous article Junior Flight Earl Van Gorder Flying Models several old-timers getting back action folk have no o MODELS PO Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 firm created continues run solely bring good quality supplies plans enable turn out quality flying scale old time models 1930s Most stuff outdoor mod els some indoor items too like Absolight plastic film next lightest covering material microfilm Pictured below illustration real favorite Earl Stahls Hi-Climber Plans super model cost $175 names designers just makes drool ides Stahl theres Paul Lindberg Herb Markwiese AP Diel Roger Hammer Chet Lanzo Henry Struck Bill Winter Herb Weiss Bob Copeland Carl Schmaedig. dozens heroes past HI-CLIMBER 30 span Designed Earl Stahl 1936 Send $150 Mike Mulligan latest catalogue offerings Youll glad did Golly what would individuals bring us exactly what need. tly what want Time-Warp Prop S call propeller Time-Warp Prop several reasons First its nice easy prop make snt take much time really quite efficient can keep beginner indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM up air good long time Next after two blades cemented gether indicated drawing warped achieve proper pitch camber warped two methods same time So see really something Spock Captain Kirk would proud Lets make Okay first thing cut out two blades 1/32 sheet balsa Shape pretty much draw ing experiment different diameters blade shapes areas . after very inexpensive make bunch different ones will help pick out best Prop/Rubber Factor see Junior Flight article two issues ago Make sure overlap big enough theres enough material foreand-aft good solid hub Now comes fun part After joint solidly dry wet brush dipped water yes water side blade will become outerside convex surface prop immediately smear inside concave side surface Duco Ambroid cement Use finger cement will shrink pulling curling blade water outer sur face will expand balsa fibers also make curl thing watch ing blades correct direction Oh well first backwards youve made up blanks can rest right Look plastic prop youre doing warping will help visualize way blades ought go Also will bend surfaces away joint over joint get proper cupping blade helical curve Thats also fun part As cement water dry will form blades fingers. looking plastic prop guide Okay lets look drawing above Take two blades hand right hand glued behind the left hand Also blade right hand bent away end view prop left fore bending warping done view right after completion its nice dry sand prop slightly remove fuzz big cracks try again series little cracks t greatest will right Insert prop shaft between two blades center cement Youre set now very own TIME-WARP propeller break. le glue wont hurt Good luck 104 Model Aviation I
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p h L Synopsis ot Special AMA Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee December 11 1982 following attendance President John Grigg Lokpprt NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml Dan Parsons proxy absent VP-VIII Ted White VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO Joe Norcross proxy absent VP-X Jim Scarborough VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Also Nats Executive Committee members Homer Smith Chairman Richard Sonheim Bev Wisniewski Ron Morgan Bob Underwood Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoff Styles PR Director Guests Earl Witt past President AVP District Don Krafft AVP District IV John Preston 1 Nats Future Structure Discussed several ideas arising comments made during two minute statement period such buying permanent site introducing trade show aspect Nats perhaps develop manufacturers special interest groups symposia approved unani mously Headquarters distribute Special Interest Groups survey/questionnaire would solicit interest noninterest information about topics needed support equipment concerning staging seminars Nats either 1983 future also approved unanimously HQ distribute industry similar questionnaire exception questionnaire would specify particular seminar topics 2 No Nationals 1983 Pro con comments staging Nationals 1983 debated idea staging Nats everyother-year also discussed close debate general agreement except District VIII Academy should proceed developing plans 1983 N ats 3 1983 Nats Site Selection Izzo briefed assembly details Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts viable Nats site roll Things really going right beginning see light end tunnel suddenly light went out him otherseveryone touched Lee doer made things happen someday right now pushed pressed moved night day Maybe knew time limited would help ex plain drive persistence us became aware Lee few years ago became part Cox-Leisure Dynamics conglomerate began hear lot about Airtronics first due quality kits Lee Renaud produced quickly became known perfectionist stuff best heard much same about radio control equipment marketed what really brought Lee fore front model industry fierce attention fight new RC frequencies began work AMAs Frequency Committee its effort FCC brought together RC industry leaders sup port effort became Chairman Hobby Industry Associations Radio Con trol Division effort paid off last fall FCC gave us RC frequencies asked Lee crowned success separating Leisure complex own thingto pro duce better RC products deep suddenly suffered stroke resulted passing away mid-January shock us know worked him traumatic Nobody ready too much going Lee deeply involved like suddenly losing arm legthe universal reaction everyone lost some thing couldnt afford What really hurt knew great things going happen cause Lee person acknowledged could unify model 1983 Noting possibility inadequate FF Indoor Outdoor sites Westover much discussion separation events elsewhere Nats Executive Committee choice 1983 Nats Lake Charles LA also re viewed both whole Nats FF events Westover rest industry bring people together potential despite being aggressive tough plain spoken might offend gruff remark also pleased being good listener sincere interest others also generous money sponsor activities also himseltas nelper US teams World Championships other events typical question told problem What need Also typically re sponse request got itl~ Lee Renaud Free Flight roots New England giant RC world California great model designer personality meant couldnt ignored will miss him especially long talks phone person about aspect modeling AMA cared deeply about AMA thrilled new AMA building Its fitting fore name will prominently remem bered building known National Center Aeromodeling came went too fast too soon John Worth motion tnen approved Academy stage combined Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts FF site within 30 miles also approved Nats held August 7-14 week beginning July 24 August dates available continued page 96 92 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Larqest Sport Aviation Oryani~ton Lee RenaudToo Fast Too Soon Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 GOODBYE Farewell see ya laterterms use leaving friend very dear friend Lee Re naud bid farewell us early year soar forever modelers have gone before Lee founder owner mov ing force behind Airtronics Inc Downey CA designer very popular Aquila Sagitta sailplanes among others recent years marketed very fine Airtronics brand radio control system staunch supporter AMA FAI Soaring team things modeling efforts added gaining great deal support new AMA building will greatly missed hobby know join expressing deepest sympathies family friends ELECTRIFYING have talked about electric-powered models before yet time get close realize future model ing may lie power source Flying fields lost daily seems due noise com plaintselectric can solve problem New developments increasing power reliability power medium now rate capability power source avail able short Schnuerle 61 state ment may out date time reaches print Emil Giezendanner rumor has intends fly electric-powered Pattern airplane 1983 World Aerobatic Championships Pensacola Electric power may soon have its own World Championships time US AMA begin prepare electric future Toward end have asked AMA VP appoint delegate newly-to-be established electric flight team selection com mittee will necessary set up series qualification meets final team selection meet time permits like 1986 W/C instead possible 1984 W/C can run full series quarter finals semis finals Meanwhile behooves interested mod elers get ready same time several groups within AMA pushing establish ing classes electric-powered flight AMA meets Toward end attended meeting several interested parties attending IMS Show Pasadena good show too second meeting hopefully definitive out put will take place Toledo Show Saturday evening Check AMA booth time location Everyone welcome encouraged attend voice opinion MORE Perhaps greatest problem holding back real growth electric power feeling suitable toys perhaps need education magazine could carrier series articles electric power someone knowledgeable would volunteer write articles dozens questions need answering neophyte experienced modeler can match glow engine airplane prop What rules thumb match ing electric motor airplane prop What battery source use charge use speed reduction couplings motor direct drive set up servo actuated on-off switch What size wire fuse Questions questions questions Seems like have written above earlier have Still no has come ward attack difficult education process Will someone now FFFAI team members headed Aus tralia fall compete World Champs Jim Bradley Orlando FL Jim sent along picture himself below right hold ing two models best wishes AMA members FAI World Champ fliers DISTAFF women becoming volved model aircraft way another recent come attention Katie Martin President Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers 1982 reelect ed 1983 Katie doesnt just run meetings spearheaded effort resulted club obtaining its first flying field includ ing two runways excess 1000 ft avid accomplished flier also teaches others fly Congratulations Katie may other women follow lead NAAFAI have recently directed change increase course cost FAI stamp supporter fee old fee $5 has increased $10 supporter fee $1 $3 FAI stamp will now provide buyer membership NAA turn will benefit stamp buyer AMA well Recently has bit minor controversy within NAA relates its divisions AMA position contro versy supported several other divisions need voting power achieve position retain excellent relationship enjoy NAA its divi sions hold vote person AMA division member NAA Thus increased stamp cost will gain us vot ing power need along support other divisions assure smooth running NAA STARS recently good fortune bad taste attend annual meeting Southern Tier Aero Radio Society club active point distraction glued gether bonds real friendship help other President Big Bird Privateer also newsletter editor putting together monthly basis insulting fun rags anyone would care read start bonfires Part annual meeting award ing several gag trophiesa crash-point award bonehead year award Last years bonehead Big Bird selected years recipient Norm Orcutt being continued next page April 1983 93 member Jim Bradley twu urn nis meows Presidents Corner continued dumb enough plug servos wrong receptacle receiver taking radio back dealer complain ing did work Boy ever true qualification bonehead year Now start looking next years award recipients select bone head year would well find out invited meeting because have just single-handedly chosen Bonehead Club 1982 bought dinner wife IT MUST RETOLD Internal conflict strife rampant publication very short time back fact other journals hobby also carried various arguments about internal prob lems following presented raise controversy assure still organization individuals hopefully working toward common goals Better should read own publication read elsewhere choose hear internal prob lems quit reading right Executive Director John Worth serves under contract between himself AMA represented Executive Council two-year contract time option renew additional two years Recently complaints received some members charging Worth breached contract two counts contract provides situation AMA President shall appoint fiveman committee study situation report findings recommending either terminate contract Subsequently appointed required committee consisting Earl Witt Horrace Cain Don Lowe Murry Frank Cliff Piper Chairman After full investigation facts circumstances allega tions member committee voted against termination matter went Executive Council final action sup ported recommendation committee John Worths contract has auto matically renewed another two years nothing told al edged points complaints dont really matter committee recommend ed terminate What does matter has vividly brought home con cerned have trust responsiblihy investigate complaints have done Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Thomas Obringer Editor Sunday Flyers club newsletter Baltimore MD writes looking picture am sending began think unsung heroes backbone hobby such Editors Contest Directors etc began see something else Suddenly could see real unsung hero behind us wives wife Delores no excep tion puts up workroom smells Saturday Sunday mornings types club newsletter after write would hobby wonderful wives behind us case eaten up curiosity picture friends Thomas Delores Obringer holding club newsletter up read Last month ran picture little girl named Katie Doe using crutches stand ing next famous country music singer Orlando father quickly explained crutches discarded well again Okay next picture cen ter bottom Katie left no crutches Debbie Violett father Greg Doe 94 Model Aviation Nashville Rhonda James Greg holding Formula racer hopes win Americas top Formula pilots People comment everywhere Free Flight enthusiasts modelers carry wives family along contests probably wives can retrieve forth Well isnt necessarily true Just top RC fliers involve loved ones FF people Example Have ever seen Dave Brown anywhere Sally order substantiate wild claim will necessary show proof following picture next page top right another top Formula Racer win ner Mr Bob Brogdon pretty wife Linda Powder Springs GA Bob sporting No 8 Polecat cleverly made himself can give anybody run money flashy Radio Con trol event Linda told feeds him Have ever Florida Orlando Tangerine International featured six full days Radio Control fun events including Scale racers Aerobatics RC Helicopter Florida beautiful state sunshine orange juice Pictured Formula Pylon Racer five important team members flying person shown played important part planes overall performance LR Rick Cranmer Palm Harber FL built plane handled transmitter Darlene Cranmer Ricks wife kept him happy calm Susan Dan Juho Clearwater FL provided constructive spectatoring Lastly center Ricky Jr supervised affair overall todays complicated diverse modeling entire team sometimes necessary win keeps house clean Also goes along contests Well lucky can get way some top Scale models showed up Tangerine Pictured low Dan Santich Winston-Salem NC winning P-26 winning P-26 took year build features 10028 rivets has 315 Kawasaki engine turning huge pro peller Dan told same model fea tured September 1982 Model Airplane News also isnt bit scared fly looks size model appears Dan might conceivably jump end day fly back home North Carolina 1980 won second Orlando Baby Bullet another happy modeler con test wife along keep him calmed down Meet Buddy Gail Roos Ros well GA Buddy also contending Quarter Midget Pylon racing event Tangerine Ive never seen happier couple life next month Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Big Year. started banga whole pile new RC frequencies FCC good omen AMA 1983 big answer muttered things like should joinwhat has AMA done though AMA has grown tremen dously past ten years mostly due RC activities side lines seemed feel didnt need AMA though enjoying RC activity AMA made possible didnt seem know care ap preciate AMA has gotten RC frequency FCC has ever awarded way back SOs now attitude seemed Fine past history what has AMA done lately Well took about four years finally got answer flock new frequencies available now weve also stockpiled some answers future new frequencies come five years now bit later same time got new building built also few years making got done its simply office AMA Headquarters Its model museum library visitors center reposi AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consists over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable deposit must cluded film requested full list information order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 815 Fif teenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope Following partial list films available THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country Including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS 1979 film types sizes Scale model air craft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber tory model aviation archives short its new National Center Aeromodeling world Its ours-yours minecreated free enterprise system Its real its its part aeromodeling history As commer cial goes Weve come long way. Meanwhile continue make history membership figures 1983 show us already over 50000 well way top ping last years time high over 83000 Its shaping up big year Place Be. 83. Chicopee 1983 Nats coming together spectacular event first time Nats New England first new breed Nats wIl much worlds biggest model meetthis year will include what might well called AMAs first national convention will lots activity dont enter fly will displays demos talks seminars etc headquarters will big super hotel just few five miles airfield will activity day night Air Force addition lending us use Westover Air Force Base will help us produce grand finale weekend show ownstatic displays flight demonstrations effect will combined AMA-Air Force Open House show off whole spectrum what about dates July 24-31 extra emphasis last three days Weve got excellent situation food lodginglots places eat good reasonably priced hotels close college dorm accommodations close also Youll hear lots develops plan now therethe place 83 FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS New York Toledo MACS California about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its National Air Space Museum Shows ballooning hang gilding aerobatics commercial military including Blue Angels Navy Team About 30 minutes WINGS & THINGS British made film general Interest Great age group has excellent coverage types model flying music no narration about 25 minutes FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY Pro duced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Co about 20 minutes 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS story first time event held US Doylestown PA AMAS first professionally produced film about 25 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber Please note flying sites film PLANE PLACE PERFECT DAY available request AMA Special Events Depart ment film tells about modei aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation govern ment agencies other potential site donors narration about 15 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber April 1983 95 Synopsis continued page 92 4 Nats Procedure Manual Foreman re ported progress towards comple tion manual presentation ready meeting 5 Re-establish Junior Senior Nets Champions noted pres ent computer access have ability generate champion standings easily past However also noted complicated endeavor also volving competition scheduling problems relatively few people Council charged Nats Committee investigate issue along possi bility instituting event category champi ons report back Council recommendation also agreed first place trophy plaque should inscribed champion 6 Increase Nats Per Diem Except dis cussion no action taken item 7 Replacement Policy AMA Radios Foreman reported Academy owns 24 walkie-talkie type radios five new recommended old radios replaced modern equipment suggested accomplishing purchasing two three new radios year old radios would used parts keep new radios repair Council unanimously approved purchasing four new radios year Foreman also spoke need estab lish budget purpose ongoing re pairs maintenance Academys electronic equipment Council authorized budgeting up $5000 per year electronic equipment maintenance 8 Shipping Crates Nats Electronic Equipment Foreman reported presently electronic equipment shipped card board cartons substantial enough tne traveling involved sug gested purchasing fiberglass foam lined cases directed look costs source report January Council meeting 9 Restructure Nats Executive Com mittee After considerable discussion approved unanimously Nats Execu tive Committee restructured two groups known Nats Executive Committee Nats Operations Subcom mittee Executive Committee shall eon sist Free Flight category manager Control Line category manager Radio Control category manager AMA Execu tive Director Nats Contest Director shall chosen annually first named members committee Nats Operations Subcommittee re ports Nats Executive Committee shall consist up five other members shall hold functional positions subse quent Nats shall selected Nats Executive Committee fall meeting category managers established Homer Smith FF Dick Sonheim RC Bev Wisniewski CL Homer Smith chairman Nats Executive Committee 19831984 10 Nets Announcement Policy Discus sion did produce motion generally agreed January 1 should latest announcement time following years Nats also suggested perhaps 2/3 vote should required deviate January 1 announcement policy Further discussion considered feasibili ty central permanent Nats site com mittee formed study possibilities Hardy Brodersen Bill Mathews committee report January Council meeting ii Addition/Deletion Competition Events Discussion noted proliferation Nats eventsadditions happen regularly deletions rare President directed Nats Executive Committee review Nats events list possible deletions report next Council meeting 12 Frequency Division Pattern proposal discussed radio frequencies allocated skill level class also class flown together preferably flight line President directed Nats Executive Committee review proposal im plementation recommended 1984 also referred Frequency Commit tee inclusion new frequencies Dave Brown approve initially fre quency decision i3 West Baden Purchase Brodersen re ported foremost Indoor sites nation up sale Northwood Insti tute West Baden IN suggested Council consider purchasing building grounds straw vote produced interest least investigating possibility Brodersen further advise Council January Council meeting 14 Winner Recognition Nats Dis cussion ways means Nats winners can receive rec ognition/publicity Nats Executive Com mittee study issue recommend procedures/methods can accomplished 15 Nats Fees As follow throughto motions October 82 Council meet ing minutes discussion again initiated open house concept 83 Nats Before final decision made cost analysis facets idea requested CALLING AMA HQ phone number 703/450-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 35 theml come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy differ ent commuting arrangements pre vent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern Central Mountain Western 9amNoon 13pm 8am1 lam Noon2pm 7amlOam llamlpm 6 amgain lOamNoon regret necessity zones other East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Nats Executive Committee reported January Council meeting 16 Nets Executive Director Policy Worth asked HQ executive personnel retained Headquarters administration rather field management Nats Executive Com mittee directed review revise situation necessary 17 Nats GeneraL McCollough spoke personal views concerning Nats stated serious study should done whole Nats concept may result changing character/format Nats know presently 18 Nats Trophies Brown reiterated concern about quality Nats trophies No definitive action taken noted general support upgraded version plaque type trophy provided 82 Nats Connecticut e Maine e Massaclwsetts Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 FIske St Holliston MA 01746 AsnocaW Iic.Pyenidffito Robert C arocteur 405 Main Street Natliun NH 03060 Dennin Folsom APO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don lrafft P0 Son 182873 Heritage LO. DunbUry MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Cocedinator Gaorge Wilnon 318 Fisher St Waloln MA 02181 following months before 1983 Nationals will write little about prep aration activities will taking place Nats major event District January 21st 22nd Nats Ex ecutive Committee met Quality Inn Chicopee MA evening 21st John Worth Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles met 51 club members Dis trict meeting need manpow er 1983 Nats presented Clubs throughout district will recruit necessary volunteers required interested offering help part- fulltime during Nats please contact Roman Polaski Below excerpts letter sent AMA chartered clubs District planning expand Nats point direction exposition expect start direction year series informative symposiums have designated Quality Inn Chicopee headquarters motel have excellent facilities conduct such sympo siums DURING THE NATIONALS HAVE SCHEDULED DISTRICT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY AT 8 PM IN THE QUALITY INN ON JULY 28TH Please plan attend will have major AMA officials attendance well leading fliers different categories will opportunity talk AMA offi cials question listen plans coming year Please make effort tend meeting opportunity speak responsible conduct business AMA 96 Model Aviation have obtained 300 rooms Elms College Chicopee desiring dormi tory rooms have designated Pioneer Valley RC Club host clubs Mr Roman Po laski 44 N Maple St Enfield CT 06082 phone 203/749-9743 person contact volunteer manpower important secure supply manpower 1983 Nats being first time Nats will held District I am sure enthusiastic about will support fullest extent suc cess contest dependent hospi tality supplying Nats officials necessary personnel effective efficient job would like see maximum attend ance competitive fliers Nationals opportunity compete national championship may feel have ability win lets get out compete especially Nats being located own district After everyone has start some time present time planning hold Pattern Pylon Control Line Free Flight Westover Helicopters Soaring New Jersey Yok DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Ausociat vpraaid5 Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Cvergreen An. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tonia Ricer NJ 08753 Adam SassIer 50 Randi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Santsr 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeajx NY 13135 Frequeascy Cooistissator George Myers 70 Froelslich Farm Rd Hickeville NV 11601 Second District Thoughts point usually expound time exposi tion will hopefully generated you Please write let know feel about following important issues 1 Are spending too dues dollars send teams abroad purpose international competition 2 Ditto fi nance intercontinental trips various persons FAI ClAM etc conventions faraway places discuss such Olympic-like ventures 3 Should AMA shell out mucho bucks pur chase West Baden Indiana Auditorium un Sale order have per manent Indoor flying site N B actually has proposed a-la Hutchinson KS 4 Should thus dismantle Nats keep comprehensive all-inclusive categorywise 5 Should stick present threeyear term office elected AMA officers extend four years return twoyear cycle have now abandoned 6 Should vote AMA officers continue limited Open members shall clude least Seniors well Enough month later Have watch length columns know lest usurp space hence keep important material out mag will held adjacent fields present ly have Indoor site also attempt ing locate higher ceiling public relations thrust will make family Nats due excellent sight seeing activities have area Geoff Styles planning bang-up public relations campaign enthusiasm have re ceived Chicopee Chamber Com merce expect Nats remembered everyone help needed make best Nats ever New Years Blessing April issue will reach until first week March As being written January 16th however shortly after New Years Wish time pass following worthy blessing Ed Runkel editor Transmifter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Parlin NJ also president May coming Holidays bring blessings peace happiness yours May prosper new year May future planes fly straight off board smooth silk land greased skid May latest project elic admiration friends fellow club members May mail order arrive time wings turn out straight MonoKote go wrinkle en gine start single flip idle like purr kitten May batteries last ever fuel never spill May plane never hit wires nor trees nor pumpkin patch May holiday stocking full goodies want whether new kit new engine money needed purchase hearts desire May epoxy mix right time paint dry quickly out dust insect specks May always have perfect flying days clear blue skies gentle steady breezes may radio control system work flawlessly til kingdom come photo affable Ed took first Annual Spring Meet club Home Sweet Home new home Reston VA will serve enduring monu ment involved AMA member realize great challenge could have ever responded magnificently aeromodelers sharing common dream must stir within deepest sensitiv ity profound feeling pride enor mous satisfaction realization basic ally same sentimental ity wit Dedication toward continued development model aviation great est sport hobby what ran through consciousness unfurled AMA banner site just few months ago amounted piles soil bull dozer lot ambition looked like Earl Witt Dave Brown background cam era Bob Voislavek Administrative Co ordinator HQ Mixed Emulsions According cient proverb picture worth thousand words As snapshot can save much writ ten material logical should use few reduced mini-size necessary goes first shot shows Bob Fiorenze impres sive ducted-fan pilots country superhot Skyhawk iext president Interstate Mod el Flying Club Frank Gorham speaking April 1983 97 Nats planning meeting Pioneer Valley RC Club Enfield CT New lona Island Model Airport meet ing WRAM Rye NY Nick Ziroli flashes famous smile STARS Giant Scale Rally Olean NY camera caught happy portrait another District II VIP Mr Frequency him self Bob Aberleproudly holding AMA plaque recognition eye-catching F-86 also seen Olean Rally Builder please contact Henry I-laffke Vineland NJ has taken up full-scale jocks have left off regards Gee Bee Racer designs Next share tense moment following photo annual Rhinebeck Classic Rally Mid-Hudson RC Society scheduled held year June 25dont miss Nats Workers Needed Now have East Coast Nats last impera tive as.stated earlier columns momentous project receive full support AMA members District II contestants also volunteer workers during week July 24 through July 31 Please please please write to Ed Izzo District VP let us know will able serve Nats Committee will assign work done work Pat tern Scale Flight judge Nats believe real kick sure doesnt seem like work meneither will GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Diva Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesocieta t#raeldeafla Joe Elban 36960 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluttarty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Carky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelahia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator James Eearden 5562 Foxrun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 15131 5424406 weather outside has finally unfortu nately turned winter Im beginning wonder Ill able get Cambridge morrow District III Symposium/Work shop have lost some branches off trees around due weight ice can hear guys down south now time year lot mall shows season demand films club meetings mall shows its peak hope get few copies films video tape year reduce lead three 16mm films fact Ive found video tapes work better mall shows club meetings due fact require less space dont need dark area Speaking mall shows Lacka wanna Aero Modelers Scranton PA held mall show last year sent included picture sent August appropriate time year Ed Slimak Jack Kostivk photo Barry Tevelin hope beautiful trophies beautiful models l what can] say about group mugs like will inspire get out support local mall show second picture Hawks Hur ricane Show Team taken Riverfest celebration held Cincinnatis river front last fall Pretty professional look ing group spite ugly mug slouch ing over podium Now know -he star radio television Bert Luchte right side pcrdium has recently taken over reins group wish him best luck continuing excellent efforts group bunch RC clubs southwest Ohio have gotten together challenge series round robin type event should fun Five clubs Cincinnati area building bunch Sweet-Stiks flying number different events next summer host ed club idea use same airplane special class SOME Show March compete Pylon Aerobatics Fun Fly contests hosted club throughout next year Limiting event same plane stock side exhaust engines mufflers 10-6 props should make interesting conpetition points schedule also emphasizes participation just flying eight contests gets points winning expect have ball Next month will let know Cambridge get-together went can get through ice things went Executive Council meeting Super Weekend California Its heck note isnt Ill ten miles Super Bowl wont able watch tele vision sure plan things great dont Delaware C District CeleEbsa Maryland Nerti Canslina Iv DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amdata Vlee-Prrddwb Wayne Abernathy 9206 CarendOnt 3 upper Marlboro MO 20670 Bob Chanespne 20 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispln 611 Binechwoad Ctsarlotteevilte VA 22901 V Bit Helms 2000 Tyvole Road Charlotte NC 29210 Scotty Moyaf 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn OE 19806 John Pnstn 7012 Olvira Covrt Falls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 263 Hotly Lane Mockeville NC 27028 FraqvaeesoV Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6409 WinthrOp Or. Fayettenilte NC 29301 Phone Enening 1919 488-5986 Just case havent heard 1983 Nats will held July 24th through 31st Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 98 Model Aviation Winners mall show L-R Frank Healy Rev Chas Peers Ted Mynyk long time now have trying find good site East Coast Nats Well make plans attend Westover located middle New England states Two major three-lane highways serve Westover Route 90 Mass Pike going east-west others 1-90 1-95 going north-south Bradley International Airport serves Westover ground transportation Westover very good RC CL will held main site Glider Helicopter can held local club fields FF can held field SAM Champs have held before abandoned airport nearby avail able Indoor could held home peanut Glastonbury local high ceiling site available Several being evalu ated including mammoth civic center Worcester ME Glastonbury CT Wor cester ME about 45 miles away worst abandoned airport Bowles Airport Agawam MA Dorm space should no problem Within 45 minutes field American Inter national College Springfield College Univer sity Massachusetts Smith College Amherst College Mount 1-lolyoke College Lady Elms College Westfield State College junior college Quality Inn Confer ence Center 296 Burnett Road Chicopee MA 01020 413/592-7751 has already fered special group rates AMA has 180 rooms 6000 square foot ballroom Chicopee surrounded museums galleries Basketball Hall Fame Bradley Air Museum myriad historical sites open public plenty prices reasonable five active clubs general vicinity promise record number participants record number spec tators very densely populated area AMA has some new tricks up its col lective sleeve years Nats too like seminars CDs seminars newsletter editors demonstrations educational exhibits model hobby industry special industry groups will encouraged give seminars also have gotten lot inquiries lately about R/C World Florida latest update PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN runway has now completed 300 feet long 50 feet wide has limerock base beautifully smooth paving Eight foot wide taxi ways connect 70foot long 24-foot wide pit area R/C World Vice-president Mario Yederlin ic will make maybe has made first flight off new runway details about first flight call Mario 305/994-0461 temporary road has built includ ing small bridge over creek runs through property field office tempo rary type will soon entrance expect staffed during normal business hours telephone will installed office telephone number will pub lished soon available R/C World becoming reality clubs District V have asked about Radio Control League North Carolina brief description RCNC Radio Control League North Caro lina RCNC organized 1954 state organization purpose coordinating promoting Radio Control airplane flying North Carolina Membership made up modelers statewide Virginia Tenne ssee South Carolina RCNC hosts two meets year RCNC Invitational June Anniversary Meet November RCNC conducts Steering Committee meet ings club representatives December January year time RC meets scheduled season best serve clubs interest planned activity After first committee meetings clubs apply sanctions second meeting final calendar prepared mailed RCNC member statewide coordination meets RCNC member service greatly reduces work load District IV Contest Coordinator An active membership drive continual activity particular emphasis repre sentative members RC clubs state After organizational plans discussed over several years RCNC formed North Carolina Model Hall Fame 1980 Origi nal criteria membership required modeler North Carolina native active modeling 15 years made outstanding contribution hobby sport modeling An Executive Committee formed first two years used catching up Hall Fame members Thereafter modeler will proposed membership year idea state organization very good gives some political clout also spreads word around about what other clubs doing increase member ship activity AMA members welcome mem bers RCNC anyone wishing join can contact Bill Helms AVP member appli cations Whats Happening District IV Roanoke Valley RC Club Fifth Annual Winter Time Auction Swap Shop first time will have RC Static Contest date March 5 1983 Northside High School Roanoke VA auction will held regardless weather conditions ad ditional information contact PA Cosmato 5219 Burnt Quarter jIrive Vinton VA 241 79 Hornet Aeromodelers SocietyCharlotte NC new field well underway con struction should completed early summer 1983 runway 600 feet long 100 feet wide has fine graded request funds pave runway grass remaining area has presented county commissioners membership will building park shelter safety barrier Hornet Aeromodelers negotiated Mecklenburg County Parks Recrea tion Department closed landfill model park approved will permanently supervised managed Hornets Plans also underway add Control Line area early spring future plans possible RC automobile area Brainbusters Free Flight Club FLASH!! Word has just come Paul Altenhoff winner Hand-Launch Glider King Orange Good show Paul course Paul used Reid Hulls design Rain Crow 40 years somebody will borrow design republish Reid will still around Con grats again Paul Reid New News Letter new newsletter month came National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association newsletter sounds like club based around RC Helicopters Its Washington DC area information contact Joe Lawrence 12538 Woodstock Drive Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Great newsletter Joe keep coming Wilson RC Modelers Association Soaring Contest May 21-22 1983 Two-meter Open classes Novice Expert will WR/CMA First Annual Contest information contact Ted Dietrich 2905 Winstead Road Rocky Mount NC 27801 District Columbia RC Club DCRC has announced Bealton Scale Contest Dates 17th 18th September Also Scale Pattern Contest will July Remem ber DCRC Auction March 18 1983 DC Maxecuters Ninth Annual Capitol door Scale Aircraft ContestMarch 12 1983 Andrews Air Force Base Navy Reserve Hang ar 10 am 6 pm Contact Dan Driscoll 2000 5 Eads Street No 301 Arlington VA 22202 Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poeflo Rico V Sooth Carolina vosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-0550 AisoalaOa V1caPraaldanu Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Or. Smyma TN 37161 Richard Jackson 108 ThornIee charleston Heighog SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Dairey Beach FL 33444 Joaegah Mlcallzz 5R 00866 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Cd Moormas 70 Fifth SL Shalirnar FL 32579 Harry Staram P0 Ram 676 Oneonia AL 35121 Tons Thacker 2390 ljwrenceville Hwy. L. Decatur GA30003 Frequency Coordluetor Burn Fielda 1096 Ontario St Jacksonville FL 32206 Phona Day 9041 368-6862 What Arts Hobby Shop Fields Hobby Shop Highland Hobby World Jackson ville Hobby Oasis Neptune Beach Orange Park Hobby World Orange World have common demonstrating support modelers donating plaques Third Annual Glen Sig Memorial Pat tern Meet March 19 & 20 meet sponsored Gateway RC Club Jackson ville FL benefit Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund owe lot Glen Sig hobby shops everywhere clubs put together also owe lot mayors county commissions such helped Flying Griffins Georgia open new flying field paved 50-foot 300-foot runApril 1983 99 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel way club few sponsors raised $5000 make reality Paradyne high tech Digital Data Com munication firm Largo FL has offered support its aeromodeling employees meeting facilities flying facilities com pany propertyprovided form char tered club adhere safety regulations use mufflers involve no significant costs company Thats good deal em ployees great show support high tech modelers Out curiosity other companies support modeling meet ing facilities and/or flying facilities Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI VicePresident 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Auociute Vlc.Presidlnita Lore, Nd, 843 Hill BnOOk Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwv. Owenabdm KY 42301 Raynsond Mayan P0 Box 243 SmithinIle MO 64089 Hale Olsen 820 Old Bonhiomme University City MO 63132 William G Sniavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 41708 Sean Wanton 3402 Hickory Lane Haal Crest IL 80429 Bill Ztmmer Bait 72 Varna IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator lame heck 584 Gragtchestar Sn. Lexington KY 40808 just dont make months like used remember 30 days somebody must have taken upon himself shorten because time between last column must less month VP trying get settled task hand Mail has AVPs coordinators others district Its very interesting process Future Time facility West Baden IN has used very successful door events last several years has come object great interest recently sale possible loss Indoor site has prompted investigation number per sons Present discussion centers around consideration purchase historic building its 300 surrounding acres subsequent possibility use entire site models later sure District VI will site 1984 Scale Team Selection event EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY August 12-14 1983 Both F4B Control Line F4C Radio teams will selected Southern Indiana RC Modelers will provide local support NASA National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers has developed event Much interest has already ex pressed Monty Groves California Birmingham Aeromodelers setting up informal liaison other local clubs local club will send representative meetings other clubs area probably different member month could have several good benefits such creating spirit camaraderie coopera tion among area clubs visit some other clubs area time time Arlie Kline Gateway RC Club flying model Stinson far away model airplane contest suddenly called friend take over controls Assured craft capable hands Arlie collapsed Arlie contest over died few days later Tampa comes word Tampa RC Aircraft Club member Dr Wade Baggs wife killed automobile accident just before Christmas memory Mr James G Enos Memphis Radio Control Club donated $725 AMA Building Fund Modeling probably could use missing man formation mark passing friends Dale Arvin Indiana will serve Co Contest Directors Mark model ing calendar have contacted AMA listing recognized special interest groups contact person intention establish cabinet representative group serve advisory task force yours truly district large will include member large discipline represent Sunday fliers well names will published chosen Time note Dan Neukirch Oakville MO brought photo first RC model 16 year old has modeling seven years mostly rubber Free Flight has AMA member year half know youll join wishing Dan successful modeling career Skylark shows concern careful building note Roger Wathen Forest Manor Schools Flying Raiders Club tells Moe Whitamore CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Anderson IN Phew minute thought other CIA gotten us Working Indianapolis Childrens Museum helped youngsters build good old AMA Cub Delta Dart origi nal design called Museum Piece what else Moe presently working advanced program Take writer old teacher thats used Delta Dart 10 years classes satisfactory ex perience simple model early can bear fruit years later Try youll like whether club individual project have received number newsletters already know out modeling land Please add mailing list can share some happenings Peoria ILWyre flyers Wyre Thought day am concerned about lack young people hobby young member nowadays 25 years old has married two years future AMA Are pre-teens teenagers gone forever words Editor Morrie Caudill present genuine concern would like address different youth weve spawned enamored TV eye video games computer keyboard no longer senses thrill wind wires cost Any thoughts youd like share Smithville MO Dam Buster list themselves Friendliest Little Club Dam Site love guess dam least step up Columbia IL club flies next towns lagoon thinks twice before retrieval field missed Bud Bodzioch CDed Chi cago Aero Angels Frozen Finger Flying Festi val January 3rd Twenty-six entries four states helped generate $130 MACA FAI Pitman Fund get best pitman world World Championships along best Combat fliers Good show gentlemen Now cut Kansas City MO KCRC Improvements being considered Lake Jacomo field including enlarging runway heli pad areas addition second public field area possibility Lake Longview Park Kansas City area enjoys excellent rapport park department authorities Last Thought Time childrens story Henny Penny Chicken Little find fowl tale consisted piece genuine misinformation sky 100 Model Aviation ne riying UITTIfl5 nad few planes show off new field Dan Neukirchs sister-in-law holds hes Skylark first RC model falling sky falling central character manages spread everywhere form full blown rumor record time about modelers some St Louis modelers arrived Florida contest Christmas time greeted news Floridians heard Buder Park St Louis closed down definitely due dioxin-contaminated soil washed down now well-known Times Beach shown times recently TV true site open oper ating normally sky fallen Sometimes rumors harmless very humorous Other times Please check facts sources before talking over back fence Indeed three forms communication telephone television tellamodeler number 314 487-1957 Iowa Michigan esota DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bredersen Dislritt VII Vice-Presulent P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant vicaPrendent Jack Finn 368 Hempden Or. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Associate vieePeudwsta Arthur Arro 1014 Woocasridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 C Shorewood Olod. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55504 William Rohrinq 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sr Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madisor WI 53711 Ron Seers 132S Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55426 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Eaat Main Upper Level Northville MI 48187 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 1313 437-4244 pleasure meet some EAA Museum January 16 brought John Worth AMA Headquarters make himself available personal response questions etc Pete Waters joined meet ing well role District Frequency Coordinator explain very important function Pete traveled own expense gentlemen time money least jack Finn District VII Assistant Vice-Presi dent traveled Iowa make himself available Quite bit AMA district officer horsepower present So superimposed auction swap shop proceedings having segment opening meeting general remarks adjourning area museum direct personal meetings several troops few transactions important felt general disappointed didnt have time audience know anxious get going auction very few came away auction talk Finn Worth Pete Waters auCtion swap shop resounding success however topping last years attendance almost double Frequency Coordinator function Pete Waters manages can very important assist identifying trouble well advance learning hard way procedure locating club field aircraft sectional maps along sources trouble published FCC re ports result immediate notification mail clubs within 20 mile circle interference source Make sure club sec retary has given Pete information needs flying fields location latitude longitude possible distance compass heading some place Pete can find maps such town major highway intersection addition needs current club secretarys mailing address can send off notice discovers trouble writing about 3O0/a clubs record Pete address phone numbers appear column heading given tour Flying Electrons new field duly impressed little piece real estate doesnt look like much taken itself cold winters morning no out flying course its just field arrangements care fully made neighbors com munity work preparation members put shape Its lifes blood club photo Al Scidmore rounds out report Arkansas siana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vica-Presideel P0 Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aucciete VicePraaidents Sob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72206 Gene Hamral 301 N Yale Or. Garlapd TX 71042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleinanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Palmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irsong TX 75061 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertleeville OK 74003 Sd Sineerar 3416 David Dr. Mexaina LA 70003 Frequency Coondinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Gund Prairie TX 75060 ----- told husband wanted him show some tenderness dnt know showed propeller cut finger know very undignified way start column feel sure will agree modeling supposed fun should laugh ourselves once column will written very positive manner always aimed encouraging much fun hobby can Notice photo head column picture done Randy Randolph name sounds sortof familiar look back through past couple years model airplane magazines will find bunch articles helpful hints building entire models authored Randy Randolph models have made covers some magazines color yet Back photo Notice Randys articles construction hints photos excellent might ask him write article future con struction photography few us design geniuses could get articles published give Randy some credit credit due has long modeling leader District VIII recent past very good President Dallas RC Club presently serving District VIII Contest Coordinator note unimportant interesting item also involving Randy Randolph concerns again photo did column Randy brought over four poses choose astonished because eyes photos looked far like fine old friend Carl Goldberg did Honest Carl same size shave off sideburns stand us side side both assume same happy grin look like twins So much shall suggest Carl silly us have separate photos taken future can just use same photo change name Cheap No just frugal Since nearly us have enjoyed flying C Goldbergs designs might enjoy note about Carl November 21st number Carls friends helped him celebrate 70th birthday What has got District VIII Well air over model airports Southwest full Goldberg designed model planes popular RC Soaring glider parts right now Carls Gentle Lady great model suggest beginner Happy Birthday Carl way greeting sent Carl birthday 30-feet long Beth Mrs Goldberg strung 30-foot greeting around patio everyone read whole thing live 70 credit hobby Carl promise least 30-ft greeting too switch subject directly matters relative District VIII about three weeks 1983 am simply astonished enthusiasm already generating among membership thought would mention contacted list has gotten too long communications have balanced mixture congratulations election requests information offers help bless folks newsletters few pretty legitimate gripes Honest didnt know modelers cared believe hope hobby spite anything show healthy scatter communi cation have received just three weeks word has come some form follow ing areas Austin TX Bartlesville OK Clovis NM Texarkana TX Monroe LA Houston TX Bedford TX Corpus Christi TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Lake Charles LA Fort Worth TX bunch have probably missed good time suggest club send news letter notices might put out way can help exchange informa April 1983 101 Taken West Towne Mall Show held January shown John Dalman club Presi dent Madison Area RC Society stand ing LR John Lusk Carl Moha Bob WischeraIl members MARCS tion can sure vote wisely behalf know what doing thinking same time would like invite clubs outside District VIII put mailing list too see Coun cii member will voting national issues vote will directly affect future direction hobby fun will will AMA club member outside District VIII might think wise behalf of AMA receive clubs newsletter will ap preciate help making smarter matters relative AMA modeling vicinity excellent reason us exchanging newsletters simply other guy might having fun subject newsletters am now receiving electro-flight newsletter out Belgium great called Ampere Flyer produced Belgium Dele gate FAI-CIAM Electric flight rapidly upcoming thing clean quiet simple reasonable gb-engine flight can truly flown schoolyard no noise bother cranky neigh bor flying quite bit Southwest combination better mag nets motors improved rechargeable bat teries quick-change chargers make real pleasure Lots room development improvement gaining greatest area growth aeromodel ing Southwest present RC Soaring gliders just great because much basic can get ginner would believe Control Line flying has risen ashes Dallas-Fort Worth area taxing dealers lay enough supply kits supplies handle demand Too Indoor flying area gaining new dig nity popularity Looks like alls night modeling world least certain ly District VIII * * * * *all now* * * * * Colorado 0 Kansas C Nebraska IXWyomii DISTRICT REPORT Travis MilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Avada CO 80005 Roen 8112622 S coffme casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linduts Or. Prairie village KS 60208 Osck Crowley 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St. Lincoln N6 68606 Tim Master, 429 Oogwood Grafton NO 58237 Jim Rlcktt 5185 cloudae Sioux PaIls 5057103 Coowenf Sid Gate, 2380S Holly P1. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day t303 761-5960 303 767-4082 District IX members spotlight Omaha Nebraskas George Leib sends news CL flier Bill Nusz following picture running 200 mph modified Super Burp dyna jet powered model Bill placed third Jet Speed 1982 Nats speed 169 mph Bill member Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Keep up good work Omaha have no picture Mr Bill Beck Lake wood CO did would surely show modeler big heart sincere interest young modelers Some months back included letter column john Laughlin describing need assistance junior program has involved Bill sent cash donation help continue Johns junior program efforts Bill Beck also relates has entered subscription Model Aviation school library Lakewood Jr High School close lives further told club juniors used work church District IX hats off Bill Beckwe could well use role models like Bill name Loren Tragellas Wichita KS well-known modeling circles low behold District IX Loren also ac tive show biz Loren works Beech Air craft Wichita company newspaper shares Loren recently used RC exper tise musical comedy No No Nanette several scenes theatre need ed vacuum cleaner could appear stage maneuver apparent control Since Music Theatre staff knew Beech Aircrafts work remote control technology missiles theatre approach ed company assistance developing such remote-controlled vacuum cleaner Tragellas normally designer engineer Missile Programs model airplane en thusiast agreed take project spare time sounds complicated Tragellas said once get involved remote control limited imagination Tragellas installed radio receiver old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner tached braking devices wheels steering control machine worked like tracked vehicle said steer braking wheel other Tragellas said hooked up another control could use sweepers normal 110-volt power source run motor wed have vacuum cleaner sound air puff up dust bag would normally AVP Dick Crowley comes fol lowing Some time ago Denver CO model clubs recognized importance working newcomers hobbyto encourage assist development building flying skills club am talking about Miniature Aero Sport stersMAS MAS has reason proud its pro gram young members par ticular member Eric Lopez 10 year old son Vince Lopez Vince too very proud son has club training program since eight years old Young Eric received wings June 23 1982 soloed Eric received beautiful trophy engraved name achieve ment statistics club has awarding solo trophies past three years earn Eric product outstanding MAS training program training pro gram geared young old alike big benefit getting new blood model aviation fraternityoh yes Erics dad proud son has trouble keeping buttons shirt Sixteen Indoor meets between January May Thats right Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have announced indoor season something everyone interested may get information contacting Richard E Johns 4983 Knox Ct Denver CO 80221 phone 3034775564 Hutch Bunch RC Group plans hold major Model Expo Hutchinson KS Kansas State Fairgrounds March 1213 For info contact club president Ken Riley %Sunflower Elec 100 W 2nd Hutch inson KS 67501 Jim Traw Norman OKthats District VIII shares club unashamedly copied District IXs Season Flyer Program well patch slightly modified has sent to earn coming year expect just Jim thanks District IXs Season Program still go ing strong enters 1983 cost $250 per patch Fly least once month 12 months qualify Patches available District IX VP Travis McGinnis good news around District IX next month KEEP EM FLYING 102 Model Aviation Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Roe Langlois Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 AuOciete VicePreaidanu Torn Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lae Veges NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Bob Kampmenn 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orerigewle CA 98662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Sot Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tun AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 SnOwden Ave Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tattle 417 Ehilani St Pukalan Maui HI 96788 Al WIIIamwn 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9614803 years IMS Pasadena biggest best yet Bill Northropis idea sure grow ing aisles jammed people both days show Make must next years list things Im going have District X meeting MAC show 23rd April show will Anaheim Convention Center meeting will evening after show closes time place will post ed AMA booth show Hopefully some AVPs will AVP Tucson writes Winter Nats 90 entries Bob Reynolds goes say Tucson Radio Control Club planning US/lnternational ducted fan flyAlaska ldaht C Mtrmtana C Orrtn Washmatto XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DittrictXl Vice-Presidest 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaea VIca-Prealdanra Al Culver 16075 von Elm Pocetello ID 83201 Simon Dreege Box 58 Broadvew MT 50015 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwooci Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 8078 Vicksurg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klametli Fall, OR 97601 Chick Young 290201 Ave. s 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Praquessey Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Haig Portland OR 97238 Phone 5031 761-5103 Last column announced Idaho RC EXPO would Pocatello Wrongoit will BOISE April 30 through May 1 will 18 categories limited RC year because space limitations further information contact Paul Card 2722 Weaver Circle Boise ID 83704 SRAC Polar Bear coming point either March 12/13 19/20 Wayne Nodland CD long standing contest Also SRAC has scheduled contest May 28/29 fly-in 30th will fun fly called MAYFLY latest T-Bird Screech Wayne Van Meter quotes latest AMA News instructions about identifying plane Un fortunately part instructions left later 83 Hell send information becomes available Bob also says Ray mond j Black Jr Los Cruces wearing AMAs gold patches Bob sold him before year end deadline 1982 Team Challenge race Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California FFMAASC saw Bakersfield Flying Team besting Max Men 101 points2689 2588 Pretty close individual race Open winner Steve Beebe RFT besting Bob White MM Steve 66 points Bobs 58 didnt receive word Junior Senior winners will list find out now know east coast will get its long awaited Nats Theyll held Westover AFB Massachusetts last week July dont know what Free Flight situation will yet dont bring 15 second run 5 minute max models Taft type Itll probably Category III field tight criteria Reno has good shot 1984 Nats San Diego can get loose ends tied gether maybe can have 1985 Nats AMA tabletop type display booth has getting good workout would like spice up mall show drop line Its yours no cost would like appear club give talk show filmdrop line Againthis no cost club THERMALS out article News Council action November 81 identification may model Now ap lies Sport fliers contest flying other rules found rule book What left out part about model also learned Big Sky Thunderbirds have permission display models terminal Johnson-Bell Field Missoula What fantastic opportunity public rela tions Maybe other airports could talked such display Johnson-Bell will plaque club name A/C builder will also identified Bat Sheet indicates WEBS Meet Redmond field 12th March another Kent Field April 9 Boeing Hawks sponsoring Indoor meet Overlake High School Bellevue March 4th 25th April 22nd SOBs flying Indoor meeting nights Overlake School gym Redmond March 22nd April 26th Interclub Challenge Series 1983 involving Pacific Ace sponsored SOBS information con tact Ken Rice 17519 Brook Blvd Bothell WA 98011 recent meeting NorWesters new Prez Dave Hagen led discussion direction club Paramount among ideas brought up must better coordination activities put clubs area would suggest use Don Zipoy since essentially AVP FF central person can act bring clubs together case detri ment have unnecessary conflicts schedule Everyone should have op portunity attend contests possible needs interclub participation too NorWesters go ing set regular flying dates promote activity Finally read two Indoor contests scheduled Thomas Jr High HillsboroMarch 20th April lOth Tn-City Modelers Pasco area looking new flying field interim have permission fly 40 x 3000 ft runway located local vine yard Sounds like ideal place After youve smashed plane dont have go far drown sorrows Word 83 Northwest Regionals Eugene will include FAI Team Race Bal loon Bust Stunt three classes Carrier three classes Dates May 28th 29th Eugene top flight contest al much fun watch compete Also remember Dave Mullens AVP CL interests District XI Keep him informed concerns about AMA stuff Dave said will Tune-Up Kent May 8th given growing Seattle Sky Raiders apt items read lately remark Skagit RC Flier field mowing would suspended until someone figured out mow under water sup pose should grateful dont have shovel days drifts pipeyard Fairbanks seem attractive speaking gang Fairbanks mall show University Mall com plete slide show put Marty Hall well received helps keep unbelievers side Now could just convince other sticking together better infighting rugged individualists arent Word AVP Gary Fuller Gastineau Group will have Biplane Fun Fly April 10th tentative plans MAMOO Scale Fun Fly Sakgway May 30th Mamoo Scale monoplanes minimum six-ft wing span biplanes five-ft minimum wingspan read article small AT-6 MAN youll know group ordered case kits going get AT-6 racing going rumors some Portland clubs getting AT-6 racing too has lot good points opposed high cost of racing scene April 9th 10th dates Benton Co EXPO Corvallis As yet havent seen hard information EXPO imagine will well done usual should have District XI meet ing sometime Saturday after lunch Unfortunately Barnstormers Static Show date has moved up may well have happened time read will March 5th 6th OMSI audi torium just west Portland US 26 will nine categories show will include both boats cars first time fee get OMSI contestants officials however still havent heard about CAMS Sym posium keep sharp lookout should very worthwhile attending Zillah May 21st 22nd SkyKnights Spring Open er formerly Mudhole OMAS lake April 24th Contest time approachingI hope see HAPPY FLYING April 1983 103 JUNIOR FLIGHT Don Rosss Extravaganza few issues ago wrote about fun Don Ross friends flying 30-in span Pacific Ace last spring free swinging contest featured toilet paper streamers Everybody flew models same design easy-building easy-flying oldie 1930s famous Pacific Ace 1983 everyone will building fly ing equally famous 30 BLACK BULLET model very similar Pacific Ace ex cept low-winger ED WH TTE N Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 closet full supplies Don will put together balance materials combine Schlueter partial kits will real big help ask Don about AND SO t surefire pure enjoyment coming spring get touch DON ROSS year BLACK BULLET Old-Timer Models case Im referring MikeMulligans company run Jim Noonan Milwaukee MUse MuUIgms CIF1C ACE BLAcK BULLET Dont let low-wing design bother Black Bullet isa super flier Incidentally mentioned years model would Moth Don changed tune due necessity enlarging plans making up kits Fortunately SCHLUETER FF MODELS 3508 Poinsettia Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266 has partial kits plans printed wood available both Pacific Ace Black Bullet what makes Black Bullet perfect choice 1983 partial kits 30 versions cost $470 must add $200 three kits ordered Don Ross advises 1983 contest will likely last weekend June Galeville NY conjunction East Coast Free Flight Championships Whatever date scheduled Championships will also date Black Bullet contest will events both Black Bullet Pacific Ace 1 Duration total three official flights two ROG HL flight over 15 seconds qualifying official both airplanes used total score will increased 15% 2 Time Target event 3 Mystery Time event 4 famous Toilet Paper Tow event score determined number sheets multiplied best flight seconds may such event both airplanes 5 Distance event details yet worked out Sure sounds like super fun areas country urged build fly Pacific Ace Black Bullet have questions write DONALD H ROSS 38 Churchill Rd Cresskill NJ 07626 can also telephone him 2011568-5272 Don has already con tacted result previous article Junior Flight Earl Van Gorder Flying Models several old-timers getting back action folk have no o MODELS PO Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 firm created continues run solely bring good quality supplies plans enable turn out quality flying scale old time models 1930s Most stuff outdoor mod els some indoor items too like Absolight plastic film next lightest covering material microfilm Pictured below illustration real favorite Earl Stahls Hi-Climber Plans super model cost $175 names designers just makes drool ides Stahl theres Paul Lindberg Herb Markwiese AP Diel Roger Hammer Chet Lanzo Henry Struck Bill Winter Herb Weiss Bob Copeland Carl Schmaedig. dozens heroes past HI-CLIMBER 30 span Designed Earl Stahl 1936 Send $150 Mike Mulligan latest catalogue offerings Youll glad did Golly what would individuals bring us exactly what need. tly what want Time-Warp Prop S call propeller Time-Warp Prop several reasons First its nice easy prop make snt take much time really quite efficient can keep beginner indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM up air good long time Next after two blades cemented gether indicated drawing warped achieve proper pitch camber warped two methods same time So see really something Spock Captain Kirk would proud Lets make Okay first thing cut out two blades 1/32 sheet balsa Shape pretty much draw ing experiment different diameters blade shapes areas . after very inexpensive make bunch different ones will help pick out best Prop/Rubber Factor see Junior Flight article two issues ago Make sure overlap big enough theres enough material foreand-aft good solid hub Now comes fun part After joint solidly dry wet brush dipped water yes water side blade will become outerside convex surface prop immediately smear inside concave side surface Duco Ambroid cement Use finger cement will shrink pulling curling blade water outer sur face will expand balsa fibers also make curl thing watch ing blades correct direction Oh well first backwards youve made up blanks can rest right Look plastic prop youre doing warping will help visualize way blades ought go Also will bend surfaces away joint over joint get proper cupping blade helical curve Thats also fun part As cement water dry will form blades fingers. looking plastic prop guide Okay lets look drawing above Take two blades hand right hand glued behind the left hand Also blade right hand bent away end view prop left fore bending warping done view right after completion its nice dry sand prop slightly remove fuzz big cracks try again series little cracks t greatest will right Insert prop shaft between two blades center cement Youre set now very own TIME-WARP propeller break. le glue wont hurt Good luck 104 Model Aviation I
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p h L Synopsis ot Special AMA Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee December 11 1982 following attendance President John Grigg Lokpprt NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml Dan Parsons proxy absent VP-VIII Ted White VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO Joe Norcross proxy absent VP-X Jim Scarborough VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Also Nats Executive Committee members Homer Smith Chairman Richard Sonheim Bev Wisniewski Ron Morgan Bob Underwood Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoff Styles PR Director Guests Earl Witt past President AVP District Don Krafft AVP District IV John Preston 1 Nats Future Structure Discussed several ideas arising comments made during two minute statement period such buying permanent site introducing trade show aspect Nats perhaps develop manufacturers special interest groups symposia approved unani mously Headquarters distribute Special Interest Groups survey/questionnaire would solicit interest noninterest information about topics needed support equipment concerning staging seminars Nats either 1983 future also approved unanimously HQ distribute industry similar questionnaire exception questionnaire would specify particular seminar topics 2 No Nationals 1983 Pro con comments staging Nationals 1983 debated idea staging Nats everyother-year also discussed close debate general agreement except District VIII Academy should proceed developing plans 1983 N ats 3 1983 Nats Site Selection Izzo briefed assembly details Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts viable Nats site roll Things really going right beginning see light end tunnel suddenly light went out him otherseveryone touched Lee doer made things happen someday right now pushed pressed moved night day Maybe knew time limited would help ex plain drive persistence us became aware Lee few years ago became part Cox-Leisure Dynamics conglomerate began hear lot about Airtronics first due quality kits Lee Renaud produced quickly became known perfectionist stuff best heard much same about radio control equipment marketed what really brought Lee fore front model industry fierce attention fight new RC frequencies began work AMAs Frequency Committee its effort FCC brought together RC industry leaders sup port effort became Chairman Hobby Industry Associations Radio Con trol Division effort paid off last fall FCC gave us RC frequencies asked Lee crowned success separating Leisure complex own thingto pro duce better RC products deep suddenly suffered stroke resulted passing away mid-January shock us know worked him traumatic Nobody ready too much going Lee deeply involved like suddenly losing arm legthe universal reaction everyone lost some thing couldnt afford What really hurt knew great things going happen cause Lee person acknowledged could unify model 1983 Noting possibility inadequate FF Indoor Outdoor sites Westover much discussion separation events elsewhere Nats Executive Committee choice 1983 Nats Lake Charles LA also re viewed both whole Nats FF events Westover rest industry bring people together potential despite being aggressive tough plain spoken might offend gruff remark also pleased being good listener sincere interest others also generous money sponsor activities also himseltas nelper US teams World Championships other events typical question told problem What need Also typically re sponse request got itl~ Lee Renaud Free Flight roots New England giant RC world California great model designer personality meant couldnt ignored will miss him especially long talks phone person about aspect modeling AMA cared deeply about AMA thrilled new AMA building Its fitting fore name will prominently remem bered building known National Center Aeromodeling came went too fast too soon John Worth motion tnen approved Academy stage combined Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts FF site within 30 miles also approved Nats held August 7-14 week beginning July 24 August dates available continued page 96 92 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Larqest Sport Aviation Oryani~ton Lee RenaudToo Fast Too Soon Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 GOODBYE Farewell see ya laterterms use leaving friend very dear friend Lee Re naud bid farewell us early year soar forever modelers have gone before Lee founder owner mov ing force behind Airtronics Inc Downey CA designer very popular Aquila Sagitta sailplanes among others recent years marketed very fine Airtronics brand radio control system staunch supporter AMA FAI Soaring team things modeling efforts added gaining great deal support new AMA building will greatly missed hobby know join expressing deepest sympathies family friends ELECTRIFYING have talked about electric-powered models before yet time get close realize future model ing may lie power source Flying fields lost daily seems due noise com plaintselectric can solve problem New developments increasing power reliability power medium now rate capability power source avail able short Schnuerle 61 state ment may out date time reaches print Emil Giezendanner rumor has intends fly electric-powered Pattern airplane 1983 World Aerobatic Championships Pensacola Electric power may soon have its own World Championships time US AMA begin prepare electric future Toward end have asked AMA VP appoint delegate newly-to-be established electric flight team selection com mittee will necessary set up series qualification meets final team selection meet time permits like 1986 W/C instead possible 1984 W/C can run full series quarter finals semis finals Meanwhile behooves interested mod elers get ready same time several groups within AMA pushing establish ing classes electric-powered flight AMA meets Toward end attended meeting several interested parties attending IMS Show Pasadena good show too second meeting hopefully definitive out put will take place Toledo Show Saturday evening Check AMA booth time location Everyone welcome encouraged attend voice opinion MORE Perhaps greatest problem holding back real growth electric power feeling suitable toys perhaps need education magazine could carrier series articles electric power someone knowledgeable would volunteer write articles dozens questions need answering neophyte experienced modeler can match glow engine airplane prop What rules thumb match ing electric motor airplane prop What battery source use charge use speed reduction couplings motor direct drive set up servo actuated on-off switch What size wire fuse Questions questions questions Seems like have written above earlier have Still no has come ward attack difficult education process Will someone now FFFAI team members headed Aus tralia fall compete World Champs Jim Bradley Orlando FL Jim sent along picture himself below right hold ing two models best wishes AMA members FAI World Champ fliers DISTAFF women becoming volved model aircraft way another recent come attention Katie Martin President Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers 1982 reelect ed 1983 Katie doesnt just run meetings spearheaded effort resulted club obtaining its first flying field includ ing two runways excess 1000 ft avid accomplished flier also teaches others fly Congratulations Katie may other women follow lead NAAFAI have recently directed change increase course cost FAI stamp supporter fee old fee $5 has increased $10 supporter fee $1 $3 FAI stamp will now provide buyer membership NAA turn will benefit stamp buyer AMA well Recently has bit minor controversy within NAA relates its divisions AMA position contro versy supported several other divisions need voting power achieve position retain excellent relationship enjoy NAA its divi sions hold vote person AMA division member NAA Thus increased stamp cost will gain us vot ing power need along support other divisions assure smooth running NAA STARS recently good fortune bad taste attend annual meeting Southern Tier Aero Radio Society club active point distraction glued gether bonds real friendship help other President Big Bird Privateer also newsletter editor putting together monthly basis insulting fun rags anyone would care read start bonfires Part annual meeting award ing several gag trophiesa crash-point award bonehead year award Last years bonehead Big Bird selected years recipient Norm Orcutt being continued next page April 1983 93 member Jim Bradley twu urn nis meows Presidents Corner continued dumb enough plug servos wrong receptacle receiver taking radio back dealer complain ing did work Boy ever true qualification bonehead year Now start looking next years award recipients select bone head year would well find out invited meeting because have just single-handedly chosen Bonehead Club 1982 bought dinner wife IT MUST RETOLD Internal conflict strife rampant publication very short time back fact other journals hobby also carried various arguments about internal prob lems following presented raise controversy assure still organization individuals hopefully working toward common goals Better should read own publication read elsewhere choose hear internal prob lems quit reading right Executive Director John Worth serves under contract between himself AMA represented Executive Council two-year contract time option renew additional two years Recently complaints received some members charging Worth breached contract two counts contract provides situation AMA President shall appoint fiveman committee study situation report findings recommending either terminate contract Subsequently appointed required committee consisting Earl Witt Horrace Cain Don Lowe Murry Frank Cliff Piper Chairman After full investigation facts circumstances allega tions member committee voted against termination matter went Executive Council final action sup ported recommendation committee John Worths contract has auto matically renewed another two years nothing told al edged points complaints dont really matter committee recommend ed terminate What does matter has vividly brought home con cerned have trust responsiblihy investigate complaints have done Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Thomas Obringer Editor Sunday Flyers club newsletter Baltimore MD writes looking picture am sending began think unsung heroes backbone hobby such Editors Contest Directors etc began see something else Suddenly could see real unsung hero behind us wives wife Delores no excep tion puts up workroom smells Saturday Sunday mornings types club newsletter after write would hobby wonderful wives behind us case eaten up curiosity picture friends Thomas Delores Obringer holding club newsletter up read Last month ran picture little girl named Katie Doe using crutches stand ing next famous country music singer Orlando father quickly explained crutches discarded well again Okay next picture cen ter bottom Katie left no crutches Debbie Violett father Greg Doe 94 Model Aviation Nashville Rhonda James Greg holding Formula racer hopes win Americas top Formula pilots People comment everywhere Free Flight enthusiasts modelers carry wives family along contests probably wives can retrieve forth Well isnt necessarily true Just top RC fliers involve loved ones FF people Example Have ever seen Dave Brown anywhere Sally order substantiate wild claim will necessary show proof following picture next page top right another top Formula Racer win ner Mr Bob Brogdon pretty wife Linda Powder Springs GA Bob sporting No 8 Polecat cleverly made himself can give anybody run money flashy Radio Con trol event Linda told feeds him Have ever Florida Orlando Tangerine International featured six full days Radio Control fun events including Scale racers Aerobatics RC Helicopter Florida beautiful state sunshine orange juice Pictured Formula Pylon Racer five important team members flying person shown played important part planes overall performance LR Rick Cranmer Palm Harber FL built plane handled transmitter Darlene Cranmer Ricks wife kept him happy calm Susan Dan Juho Clearwater FL provided constructive spectatoring Lastly center Ricky Jr supervised affair overall todays complicated diverse modeling entire team sometimes necessary win keeps house clean Also goes along contests Well lucky can get way some top Scale models showed up Tangerine Pictured low Dan Santich Winston-Salem NC winning P-26 winning P-26 took year build features 10028 rivets has 315 Kawasaki engine turning huge pro peller Dan told same model fea tured September 1982 Model Airplane News also isnt bit scared fly looks size model appears Dan might conceivably jump end day fly back home North Carolina 1980 won second Orlando Baby Bullet another happy modeler con test wife along keep him calmed down Meet Buddy Gail Roos Ros well GA Buddy also contending Quarter Midget Pylon racing event Tangerine Ive never seen happier couple life next month Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Big Year. started banga whole pile new RC frequencies FCC good omen AMA 1983 big answer muttered things like should joinwhat has AMA done though AMA has grown tremen dously past ten years mostly due RC activities side lines seemed feel didnt need AMA though enjoying RC activity AMA made possible didnt seem know care ap preciate AMA has gotten RC frequency FCC has ever awarded way back SOs now attitude seemed Fine past history what has AMA done lately Well took about four years finally got answer flock new frequencies available now weve also stockpiled some answers future new frequencies come five years now bit later same time got new building built also few years making got done its simply office AMA Headquarters Its model museum library visitors center reposi AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consists over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable deposit must cluded film requested full list information order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 815 Fif teenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope Following partial list films available THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country Including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS 1979 film types sizes Scale model air craft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber tory model aviation archives short its new National Center Aeromodeling world Its ours-yours minecreated free enterprise system Its real its its part aeromodeling history As commer cial goes Weve come long way. Meanwhile continue make history membership figures 1983 show us already over 50000 well way top ping last years time high over 83000 Its shaping up big year Place Be. 83. Chicopee 1983 Nats coming together spectacular event first time Nats New England first new breed Nats wIl much worlds biggest model meetthis year will include what might well called AMAs first national convention will lots activity dont enter fly will displays demos talks seminars etc headquarters will big super hotel just few five miles airfield will activity day night Air Force addition lending us use Westover Air Force Base will help us produce grand finale weekend show ownstatic displays flight demonstrations effect will combined AMA-Air Force Open House show off whole spectrum what about dates July 24-31 extra emphasis last three days Weve got excellent situation food lodginglots places eat good reasonably priced hotels close college dorm accommodations close also Youll hear lots develops plan now therethe place 83 FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS New York Toledo MACS California about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its National Air Space Museum Shows ballooning hang gilding aerobatics commercial military including Blue Angels Navy Team About 30 minutes WINGS & THINGS British made film general Interest Great age group has excellent coverage types model flying music no narration about 25 minutes FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY Pro duced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Co about 20 minutes 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS story first time event held US Doylestown PA AMAS first professionally produced film about 25 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber Please note flying sites film PLANE PLACE PERFECT DAY available request AMA Special Events Depart ment film tells about modei aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation govern ment agencies other potential site donors narration about 15 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber April 1983 95 Synopsis continued page 92 4 Nats Procedure Manual Foreman re ported progress towards comple tion manual presentation ready meeting 5 Re-establish Junior Senior Nets Champions noted pres ent computer access have ability generate champion standings easily past However also noted complicated endeavor also volving competition scheduling problems relatively few people Council charged Nats Committee investigate issue along possi bility instituting event category champi ons report back Council recommendation also agreed first place trophy plaque should inscribed champion 6 Increase Nats Per Diem Except dis cussion no action taken item 7 Replacement Policy AMA Radios Foreman reported Academy owns 24 walkie-talkie type radios five new recommended old radios replaced modern equipment suggested accomplishing purchasing two three new radios year old radios would used parts keep new radios repair Council unanimously approved purchasing four new radios year Foreman also spoke need estab lish budget purpose ongoing re pairs maintenance Academys electronic equipment Council authorized budgeting up $5000 per year electronic equipment maintenance 8 Shipping Crates Nats Electronic Equipment Foreman reported presently electronic equipment shipped card board cartons substantial enough tne traveling involved sug gested purchasing fiberglass foam lined cases directed look costs source report January Council meeting 9 Restructure Nats Executive Com mittee After considerable discussion approved unanimously Nats Execu tive Committee restructured two groups known Nats Executive Committee Nats Operations Subcom mittee Executive Committee shall eon sist Free Flight category manager Control Line category manager Radio Control category manager AMA Execu tive Director Nats Contest Director shall chosen annually first named members committee Nats Operations Subcommittee re ports Nats Executive Committee shall consist up five other members shall hold functional positions subse quent Nats shall selected Nats Executive Committee fall meeting category managers established Homer Smith FF Dick Sonheim RC Bev Wisniewski CL Homer Smith chairman Nats Executive Committee 19831984 10 Nets Announcement Policy Discus sion did produce motion generally agreed January 1 should latest announcement time following years Nats also suggested perhaps 2/3 vote should required deviate January 1 announcement policy Further discussion considered feasibili ty central permanent Nats site com mittee formed study possibilities Hardy Brodersen Bill Mathews committee report January Council meeting ii Addition/Deletion Competition Events Discussion noted proliferation Nats eventsadditions happen regularly deletions rare President directed Nats Executive Committee review Nats events list possible deletions report next Council meeting 12 Frequency Division Pattern proposal discussed radio frequencies allocated skill level class also class flown together preferably flight line President directed Nats Executive Committee review proposal im plementation recommended 1984 also referred Frequency Commit tee inclusion new frequencies Dave Brown approve initially fre quency decision i3 West Baden Purchase Brodersen re ported foremost Indoor sites nation up sale Northwood Insti tute West Baden IN suggested Council consider purchasing building grounds straw vote produced interest least investigating possibility Brodersen further advise Council January Council meeting 14 Winner Recognition Nats Dis cussion ways means Nats winners can receive rec ognition/publicity Nats Executive Com mittee study issue recommend procedures/methods can accomplished 15 Nats Fees As follow throughto motions October 82 Council meet ing minutes discussion again initiated open house concept 83 Nats Before final decision made cost analysis facets idea requested CALLING AMA HQ phone number 703/450-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 35 theml come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy differ ent commuting arrangements pre vent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern Central Mountain Western 9amNoon 13pm 8am1 lam Noon2pm 7amlOam llamlpm 6 amgain lOamNoon regret necessity zones other East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Nats Executive Committee reported January Council meeting 16 Nets Executive Director Policy Worth asked HQ executive personnel retained Headquarters administration rather field management Nats Executive Com mittee directed review revise situation necessary 17 Nats GeneraL McCollough spoke personal views concerning Nats stated serious study should done whole Nats concept may result changing character/format Nats know presently 18 Nats Trophies Brown reiterated concern about quality Nats trophies No definitive action taken noted general support upgraded version plaque type trophy provided 82 Nats Connecticut e Maine e Massaclwsetts Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 FIske St Holliston MA 01746 AsnocaW Iic.Pyenidffito Robert C arocteur 405 Main Street Natliun NH 03060 Dennin Folsom APO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don lrafft P0 Son 182873 Heritage LO. DunbUry MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Cocedinator Gaorge Wilnon 318 Fisher St Waloln MA 02181 following months before 1983 Nationals will write little about prep aration activities will taking place Nats major event District January 21st 22nd Nats Ex ecutive Committee met Quality Inn Chicopee MA evening 21st John Worth Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles met 51 club members Dis trict meeting need manpow er 1983 Nats presented Clubs throughout district will recruit necessary volunteers required interested offering help part- fulltime during Nats please contact Roman Polaski Below excerpts letter sent AMA chartered clubs District planning expand Nats point direction exposition expect start direction year series informative symposiums have designated Quality Inn Chicopee headquarters motel have excellent facilities conduct such sympo siums DURING THE NATIONALS HAVE SCHEDULED DISTRICT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY AT 8 PM IN THE QUALITY INN ON JULY 28TH Please plan attend will have major AMA officials attendance well leading fliers different categories will opportunity talk AMA offi cials question listen plans coming year Please make effort tend meeting opportunity speak responsible conduct business AMA 96 Model Aviation have obtained 300 rooms Elms College Chicopee desiring dormi tory rooms have designated Pioneer Valley RC Club host clubs Mr Roman Po laski 44 N Maple St Enfield CT 06082 phone 203/749-9743 person contact volunteer manpower important secure supply manpower 1983 Nats being first time Nats will held District I am sure enthusiastic about will support fullest extent suc cess contest dependent hospi tality supplying Nats officials necessary personnel effective efficient job would like see maximum attend ance competitive fliers Nationals opportunity compete national championship may feel have ability win lets get out compete especially Nats being located own district After everyone has start some time present time planning hold Pattern Pylon Control Line Free Flight Westover Helicopters Soaring New Jersey Yok DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Ausociat vpraaid5 Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Cvergreen An. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tonia Ricer NJ 08753 Adam SassIer 50 Randi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Santsr 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeajx NY 13135 Frequeascy Cooistissator George Myers 70 Froelslich Farm Rd Hickeville NV 11601 Second District Thoughts point usually expound time exposi tion will hopefully generated you Please write let know feel about following important issues 1 Are spending too dues dollars send teams abroad purpose international competition 2 Ditto fi nance intercontinental trips various persons FAI ClAM etc conventions faraway places discuss such Olympic-like ventures 3 Should AMA shell out mucho bucks pur chase West Baden Indiana Auditorium un Sale order have per manent Indoor flying site N B actually has proposed a-la Hutchinson KS 4 Should thus dismantle Nats keep comprehensive all-inclusive categorywise 5 Should stick present threeyear term office elected AMA officers extend four years return twoyear cycle have now abandoned 6 Should vote AMA officers continue limited Open members shall clude least Seniors well Enough month later Have watch length columns know lest usurp space hence keep important material out mag will held adjacent fields present ly have Indoor site also attempt ing locate higher ceiling public relations thrust will make family Nats due excellent sight seeing activities have area Geoff Styles planning bang-up public relations campaign enthusiasm have re ceived Chicopee Chamber Com merce expect Nats remembered everyone help needed make best Nats ever New Years Blessing April issue will reach until first week March As being written January 16th however shortly after New Years Wish time pass following worthy blessing Ed Runkel editor Transmifter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Parlin NJ also president May coming Holidays bring blessings peace happiness yours May prosper new year May future planes fly straight off board smooth silk land greased skid May latest project elic admiration friends fellow club members May mail order arrive time wings turn out straight MonoKote go wrinkle en gine start single flip idle like purr kitten May batteries last ever fuel never spill May plane never hit wires nor trees nor pumpkin patch May holiday stocking full goodies want whether new kit new engine money needed purchase hearts desire May epoxy mix right time paint dry quickly out dust insect specks May always have perfect flying days clear blue skies gentle steady breezes may radio control system work flawlessly til kingdom come photo affable Ed took first Annual Spring Meet club Home Sweet Home new home Reston VA will serve enduring monu ment involved AMA member realize great challenge could have ever responded magnificently aeromodelers sharing common dream must stir within deepest sensitiv ity profound feeling pride enor mous satisfaction realization basic ally same sentimental ity wit Dedication toward continued development model aviation great est sport hobby what ran through consciousness unfurled AMA banner site just few months ago amounted piles soil bull dozer lot ambition looked like Earl Witt Dave Brown background cam era Bob Voislavek Administrative Co ordinator HQ Mixed Emulsions According cient proverb picture worth thousand words As snapshot can save much writ ten material logical should use few reduced mini-size necessary goes first shot shows Bob Fiorenze impres sive ducted-fan pilots country superhot Skyhawk iext president Interstate Mod el Flying Club Frank Gorham speaking April 1983 97 Nats planning meeting Pioneer Valley RC Club Enfield CT New lona Island Model Airport meet ing WRAM Rye NY Nick Ziroli flashes famous smile STARS Giant Scale Rally Olean NY camera caught happy portrait another District II VIP Mr Frequency him self Bob Aberleproudly holding AMA plaque recognition eye-catching F-86 also seen Olean Rally Builder please contact Henry I-laffke Vineland NJ has taken up full-scale jocks have left off regards Gee Bee Racer designs Next share tense moment following photo annual Rhinebeck Classic Rally Mid-Hudson RC Society scheduled held year June 25dont miss Nats Workers Needed Now have East Coast Nats last impera tive as.stated earlier columns momentous project receive full support AMA members District II contestants also volunteer workers during week July 24 through July 31 Please please please write to Ed Izzo District VP let us know will able serve Nats Committee will assign work done work Pat tern Scale Flight judge Nats believe real kick sure doesnt seem like work meneither will GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Diva Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesocieta t#raeldeafla Joe Elban 36960 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluttarty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Carky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelahia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator James Eearden 5562 Foxrun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 15131 5424406 weather outside has finally unfortu nately turned winter Im beginning wonder Ill able get Cambridge morrow District III Symposium/Work shop have lost some branches off trees around due weight ice can hear guys down south now time year lot mall shows season demand films club meetings mall shows its peak hope get few copies films video tape year reduce lead three 16mm films fact Ive found video tapes work better mall shows club meetings due fact require less space dont need dark area Speaking mall shows Lacka wanna Aero Modelers Scranton PA held mall show last year sent included picture sent August appropriate time year Ed Slimak Jack Kostivk photo Barry Tevelin hope beautiful trophies beautiful models l what can] say about group mugs like will inspire get out support local mall show second picture Hawks Hur ricane Show Team taken Riverfest celebration held Cincinnatis river front last fall Pretty professional look ing group spite ugly mug slouch ing over podium Now know -he star radio television Bert Luchte right side pcrdium has recently taken over reins group wish him best luck continuing excellent efforts group bunch RC clubs southwest Ohio have gotten together challenge series round robin type event should fun Five clubs Cincinnati area building bunch Sweet-Stiks flying number different events next summer host ed club idea use same airplane special class SOME Show March compete Pylon Aerobatics Fun Fly contests hosted club throughout next year Limiting event same plane stock side exhaust engines mufflers 10-6 props should make interesting conpetition points schedule also emphasizes participation just flying eight contests gets points winning expect have ball Next month will let know Cambridge get-together went can get through ice things went Executive Council meeting Super Weekend California Its heck note isnt Ill ten miles Super Bowl wont able watch tele vision sure plan things great dont Delaware C District CeleEbsa Maryland Nerti Canslina Iv DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amdata Vlee-Prrddwb Wayne Abernathy 9206 CarendOnt 3 upper Marlboro MO 20670 Bob Chanespne 20 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispln 611 Binechwoad Ctsarlotteevilte VA 22901 V Bit Helms 2000 Tyvole Road Charlotte NC 29210 Scotty Moyaf 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn OE 19806 John Pnstn 7012 Olvira Covrt Falls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 263 Hotly Lane Mockeville NC 27028 FraqvaeesoV Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6409 WinthrOp Or. Fayettenilte NC 29301 Phone Enening 1919 488-5986 Just case havent heard 1983 Nats will held July 24th through 31st Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 98 Model Aviation Winners mall show L-R Frank Healy Rev Chas Peers Ted Mynyk long time now have trying find good site East Coast Nats Well make plans attend Westover located middle New England states Two major three-lane highways serve Westover Route 90 Mass Pike going east-west others 1-90 1-95 going north-south Bradley International Airport serves Westover ground transportation Westover very good RC CL will held main site Glider Helicopter can held local club fields FF can held field SAM Champs have held before abandoned airport nearby avail able Indoor could held home peanut Glastonbury local high ceiling site available Several being evalu ated including mammoth civic center Worcester ME Glastonbury CT Wor cester ME about 45 miles away worst abandoned airport Bowles Airport Agawam MA Dorm space should no problem Within 45 minutes field American Inter national College Springfield College Univer sity Massachusetts Smith College Amherst College Mount 1-lolyoke College Lady Elms College Westfield State College junior college Quality Inn Confer ence Center 296 Burnett Road Chicopee MA 01020 413/592-7751 has already fered special group rates AMA has 180 rooms 6000 square foot ballroom Chicopee surrounded museums galleries Basketball Hall Fame Bradley Air Museum myriad historical sites open public plenty prices reasonable five active clubs general vicinity promise record number participants record number spec tators very densely populated area AMA has some new tricks up its col lective sleeve years Nats too like seminars CDs seminars newsletter editors demonstrations educational exhibits model hobby industry special industry groups will encouraged give seminars also have gotten lot inquiries lately about R/C World Florida latest update PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN runway has now completed 300 feet long 50 feet wide has limerock base beautifully smooth paving Eight foot wide taxi ways connect 70foot long 24-foot wide pit area R/C World Vice-president Mario Yederlin ic will make maybe has made first flight off new runway details about first flight call Mario 305/994-0461 temporary road has built includ ing small bridge over creek runs through property field office tempo rary type will soon entrance expect staffed during normal business hours telephone will installed office telephone number will pub lished soon available R/C World becoming reality clubs District V have asked about Radio Control League North Carolina brief description RCNC Radio Control League North Caro lina RCNC organized 1954 state organization purpose coordinating promoting Radio Control airplane flying North Carolina Membership made up modelers statewide Virginia Tenne ssee South Carolina RCNC hosts two meets year RCNC Invitational June Anniversary Meet November RCNC conducts Steering Committee meet ings club representatives December January year time RC meets scheduled season best serve clubs interest planned activity After first committee meetings clubs apply sanctions second meeting final calendar prepared mailed RCNC member statewide coordination meets RCNC member service greatly reduces work load District IV Contest Coordinator An active membership drive continual activity particular emphasis repre sentative members RC clubs state After organizational plans discussed over several years RCNC formed North Carolina Model Hall Fame 1980 Origi nal criteria membership required modeler North Carolina native active modeling 15 years made outstanding contribution hobby sport modeling An Executive Committee formed first two years used catching up Hall Fame members Thereafter modeler will proposed membership year idea state organization very good gives some political clout also spreads word around about what other clubs doing increase member ship activity AMA members welcome mem bers RCNC anyone wishing join can contact Bill Helms AVP member appli cations Whats Happening District IV Roanoke Valley RC Club Fifth Annual Winter Time Auction Swap Shop first time will have RC Static Contest date March 5 1983 Northside High School Roanoke VA auction will held regardless weather conditions ad ditional information contact PA Cosmato 5219 Burnt Quarter jIrive Vinton VA 241 79 Hornet Aeromodelers SocietyCharlotte NC new field well underway con struction should completed early summer 1983 runway 600 feet long 100 feet wide has fine graded request funds pave runway grass remaining area has presented county commissioners membership will building park shelter safety barrier Hornet Aeromodelers negotiated Mecklenburg County Parks Recrea tion Department closed landfill model park approved will permanently supervised managed Hornets Plans also underway add Control Line area early spring future plans possible RC automobile area Brainbusters Free Flight Club FLASH!! Word has just come Paul Altenhoff winner Hand-Launch Glider King Orange Good show Paul course Paul used Reid Hulls design Rain Crow 40 years somebody will borrow design republish Reid will still around Con grats again Paul Reid New News Letter new newsletter month came National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association newsletter sounds like club based around RC Helicopters Its Washington DC area information contact Joe Lawrence 12538 Woodstock Drive Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Great newsletter Joe keep coming Wilson RC Modelers Association Soaring Contest May 21-22 1983 Two-meter Open classes Novice Expert will WR/CMA First Annual Contest information contact Ted Dietrich 2905 Winstead Road Rocky Mount NC 27801 District Columbia RC Club DCRC has announced Bealton Scale Contest Dates 17th 18th September Also Scale Pattern Contest will July Remem ber DCRC Auction March 18 1983 DC Maxecuters Ninth Annual Capitol door Scale Aircraft ContestMarch 12 1983 Andrews Air Force Base Navy Reserve Hang ar 10 am 6 pm Contact Dan Driscoll 2000 5 Eads Street No 301 Arlington VA 22202 Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poeflo Rico V Sooth Carolina vosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-0550 AisoalaOa V1caPraaldanu Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Or. Smyma TN 37161 Richard Jackson 108 ThornIee charleston Heighog SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Dairey Beach FL 33444 Joaegah Mlcallzz 5R 00866 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Cd Moormas 70 Fifth SL Shalirnar FL 32579 Harry Staram P0 Ram 676 Oneonia AL 35121 Tons Thacker 2390 ljwrenceville Hwy. L. Decatur GA30003 Frequency Coordluetor Burn Fielda 1096 Ontario St Jacksonville FL 32206 Phona Day 9041 368-6862 What Arts Hobby Shop Fields Hobby Shop Highland Hobby World Jackson ville Hobby Oasis Neptune Beach Orange Park Hobby World Orange World have common demonstrating support modelers donating plaques Third Annual Glen Sig Memorial Pat tern Meet March 19 & 20 meet sponsored Gateway RC Club Jackson ville FL benefit Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund owe lot Glen Sig hobby shops everywhere clubs put together also owe lot mayors county commissions such helped Flying Griffins Georgia open new flying field paved 50-foot 300-foot runApril 1983 99 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel way club few sponsors raised $5000 make reality Paradyne high tech Digital Data Com munication firm Largo FL has offered support its aeromodeling employees meeting facilities flying facilities com pany propertyprovided form char tered club adhere safety regulations use mufflers involve no significant costs company Thats good deal em ployees great show support high tech modelers Out curiosity other companies support modeling meet ing facilities and/or flying facilities Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI VicePresident 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Auociute Vlc.Presidlnita Lore, Nd, 843 Hill BnOOk Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwv. Owenabdm KY 42301 Raynsond Mayan P0 Box 243 SmithinIle MO 64089 Hale Olsen 820 Old Bonhiomme University City MO 63132 William G Sniavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 41708 Sean Wanton 3402 Hickory Lane Haal Crest IL 80429 Bill Ztmmer Bait 72 Varna IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator lame heck 584 Gragtchestar Sn. Lexington KY 40808 just dont make months like used remember 30 days somebody must have taken upon himself shorten because time between last column must less month VP trying get settled task hand Mail has AVPs coordinators others district Its very interesting process Future Time facility West Baden IN has used very successful door events last several years has come object great interest recently sale possible loss Indoor site has prompted investigation number per sons Present discussion centers around consideration purchase historic building its 300 surrounding acres subsequent possibility use entire site models later sure District VI will site 1984 Scale Team Selection event EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY August 12-14 1983 Both F4B Control Line F4C Radio teams will selected Southern Indiana RC Modelers will provide local support NASA National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers has developed event Much interest has already ex pressed Monty Groves California Birmingham Aeromodelers setting up informal liaison other local clubs local club will send representative meetings other clubs area probably different member month could have several good benefits such creating spirit camaraderie coopera tion among area clubs visit some other clubs area time time Arlie Kline Gateway RC Club flying model Stinson far away model airplane contest suddenly called friend take over controls Assured craft capable hands Arlie collapsed Arlie contest over died few days later Tampa comes word Tampa RC Aircraft Club member Dr Wade Baggs wife killed automobile accident just before Christmas memory Mr James G Enos Memphis Radio Control Club donated $725 AMA Building Fund Modeling probably could use missing man formation mark passing friends Dale Arvin Indiana will serve Co Contest Directors Mark model ing calendar have contacted AMA listing recognized special interest groups contact person intention establish cabinet representative group serve advisory task force yours truly district large will include member large discipline represent Sunday fliers well names will published chosen Time note Dan Neukirch Oakville MO brought photo first RC model 16 year old has modeling seven years mostly rubber Free Flight has AMA member year half know youll join wishing Dan successful modeling career Skylark shows concern careful building note Roger Wathen Forest Manor Schools Flying Raiders Club tells Moe Whitamore CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Anderson IN Phew minute thought other CIA gotten us Working Indianapolis Childrens Museum helped youngsters build good old AMA Cub Delta Dart origi nal design called Museum Piece what else Moe presently working advanced program Take writer old teacher thats used Delta Dart 10 years classes satisfactory ex perience simple model early can bear fruit years later Try youll like whether club individual project have received number newsletters already know out modeling land Please add mailing list can share some happenings Peoria ILWyre flyers Wyre Thought day am concerned about lack young people hobby young member nowadays 25 years old has married two years future AMA Are pre-teens teenagers gone forever words Editor Morrie Caudill present genuine concern would like address different youth weve spawned enamored TV eye video games computer keyboard no longer senses thrill wind wires cost Any thoughts youd like share Smithville MO Dam Buster list themselves Friendliest Little Club Dam Site love guess dam least step up Columbia IL club flies next towns lagoon thinks twice before retrieval field missed Bud Bodzioch CDed Chi cago Aero Angels Frozen Finger Flying Festi val January 3rd Twenty-six entries four states helped generate $130 MACA FAI Pitman Fund get best pitman world World Championships along best Combat fliers Good show gentlemen Now cut Kansas City MO KCRC Improvements being considered Lake Jacomo field including enlarging runway heli pad areas addition second public field area possibility Lake Longview Park Kansas City area enjoys excellent rapport park department authorities Last Thought Time childrens story Henny Penny Chicken Little find fowl tale consisted piece genuine misinformation sky 100 Model Aviation ne riying UITTIfl5 nad few planes show off new field Dan Neukirchs sister-in-law holds hes Skylark first RC model falling sky falling central character manages spread everywhere form full blown rumor record time about modelers some St Louis modelers arrived Florida contest Christmas time greeted news Floridians heard Buder Park St Louis closed down definitely due dioxin-contaminated soil washed down now well-known Times Beach shown times recently TV true site open oper ating normally sky fallen Sometimes rumors harmless very humorous Other times Please check facts sources before talking over back fence Indeed three forms communication telephone television tellamodeler number 314 487-1957 Iowa Michigan esota DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bredersen Dislritt VII Vice-Presulent P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant vicaPrendent Jack Finn 368 Hempden Or. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Associate vieePeudwsta Arthur Arro 1014 Woocasridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 C Shorewood Olod. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55504 William Rohrinq 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sr Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madisor WI 53711 Ron Seers 132S Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55426 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Eaat Main Upper Level Northville MI 48187 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 1313 437-4244 pleasure meet some EAA Museum January 16 brought John Worth AMA Headquarters make himself available personal response questions etc Pete Waters joined meet ing well role District Frequency Coordinator explain very important function Pete traveled own expense gentlemen time money least jack Finn District VII Assistant Vice-Presi dent traveled Iowa make himself available Quite bit AMA district officer horsepower present So superimposed auction swap shop proceedings having segment opening meeting general remarks adjourning area museum direct personal meetings several troops few transactions important felt general disappointed didnt have time audience know anxious get going auction very few came away auction talk Finn Worth Pete Waters auCtion swap shop resounding success however topping last years attendance almost double Frequency Coordinator function Pete Waters manages can very important assist identifying trouble well advance learning hard way procedure locating club field aircraft sectional maps along sources trouble published FCC re ports result immediate notification mail clubs within 20 mile circle interference source Make sure club sec retary has given Pete information needs flying fields location latitude longitude possible distance compass heading some place Pete can find maps such town major highway intersection addition needs current club secretarys mailing address can send off notice discovers trouble writing about 3O0/a clubs record Pete address phone numbers appear column heading given tour Flying Electrons new field duly impressed little piece real estate doesnt look like much taken itself cold winters morning no out flying course its just field arrangements care fully made neighbors com munity work preparation members put shape Its lifes blood club photo Al Scidmore rounds out report Arkansas siana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vica-Presideel P0 Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aucciete VicePraaidents Sob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72206 Gene Hamral 301 N Yale Or. Garlapd TX 71042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleinanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Palmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irsong TX 75061 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertleeville OK 74003 Sd Sineerar 3416 David Dr. Mexaina LA 70003 Frequency Coondinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Gund Prairie TX 75060 ----- told husband wanted him show some tenderness dnt know showed propeller cut finger know very undignified way start column feel sure will agree modeling supposed fun should laugh ourselves once column will written very positive manner always aimed encouraging much fun hobby can Notice photo head column picture done Randy Randolph name sounds sortof familiar look back through past couple years model airplane magazines will find bunch articles helpful hints building entire models authored Randy Randolph models have made covers some magazines color yet Back photo Notice Randys articles construction hints photos excellent might ask him write article future con struction photography few us design geniuses could get articles published give Randy some credit credit due has long modeling leader District VIII recent past very good President Dallas RC Club presently serving District VIII Contest Coordinator note unimportant interesting item also involving Randy Randolph concerns again photo did column Randy brought over four poses choose astonished because eyes photos looked far like fine old friend Carl Goldberg did Honest Carl same size shave off sideburns stand us side side both assume same happy grin look like twins So much shall suggest Carl silly us have separate photos taken future can just use same photo change name Cheap No just frugal Since nearly us have enjoyed flying C Goldbergs designs might enjoy note about Carl November 21st number Carls friends helped him celebrate 70th birthday What has got District VIII Well air over model airports Southwest full Goldberg designed model planes popular RC Soaring glider parts right now Carls Gentle Lady great model suggest beginner Happy Birthday Carl way greeting sent Carl birthday 30-feet long Beth Mrs Goldberg strung 30-foot greeting around patio everyone read whole thing live 70 credit hobby Carl promise least 30-ft greeting too switch subject directly matters relative District VIII about three weeks 1983 am simply astonished enthusiasm already generating among membership thought would mention contacted list has gotten too long communications have balanced mixture congratulations election requests information offers help bless folks newsletters few pretty legitimate gripes Honest didnt know modelers cared believe hope hobby spite anything show healthy scatter communi cation have received just three weeks word has come some form follow ing areas Austin TX Bartlesville OK Clovis NM Texarkana TX Monroe LA Houston TX Bedford TX Corpus Christi TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Lake Charles LA Fort Worth TX bunch have probably missed good time suggest club send news letter notices might put out way can help exchange informa April 1983 101 Taken West Towne Mall Show held January shown John Dalman club Presi dent Madison Area RC Society stand ing LR John Lusk Carl Moha Bob WischeraIl members MARCS tion can sure vote wisely behalf know what doing thinking same time would like invite clubs outside District VIII put mailing list too see Coun cii member will voting national issues vote will directly affect future direction hobby fun will will AMA club member outside District VIII might think wise behalf of AMA receive clubs newsletter will ap preciate help making smarter matters relative AMA modeling vicinity excellent reason us exchanging newsletters simply other guy might having fun subject newsletters am now receiving electro-flight newsletter out Belgium great called Ampere Flyer produced Belgium Dele gate FAI-CIAM Electric flight rapidly upcoming thing clean quiet simple reasonable gb-engine flight can truly flown schoolyard no noise bother cranky neigh bor flying quite bit Southwest combination better mag nets motors improved rechargeable bat teries quick-change chargers make real pleasure Lots room development improvement gaining greatest area growth aeromodel ing Southwest present RC Soaring gliders just great because much basic can get ginner would believe Control Line flying has risen ashes Dallas-Fort Worth area taxing dealers lay enough supply kits supplies handle demand Too Indoor flying area gaining new dig nity popularity Looks like alls night modeling world least certain ly District VIII * * * * *all now* * * * * Colorado 0 Kansas C Nebraska IXWyomii DISTRICT REPORT Travis MilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Avada CO 80005 Roen 8112622 S coffme casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linduts Or. Prairie village KS 60208 Osck Crowley 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St. Lincoln N6 68606 Tim Master, 429 Oogwood Grafton NO 58237 Jim Rlcktt 5185 cloudae Sioux PaIls 5057103 Coowenf Sid Gate, 2380S Holly P1. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day t303 761-5960 303 767-4082 District IX members spotlight Omaha Nebraskas George Leib sends news CL flier Bill Nusz following picture running 200 mph modified Super Burp dyna jet powered model Bill placed third Jet Speed 1982 Nats speed 169 mph Bill member Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Keep up good work Omaha have no picture Mr Bill Beck Lake wood CO did would surely show modeler big heart sincere interest young modelers Some months back included letter column john Laughlin describing need assistance junior program has involved Bill sent cash donation help continue Johns junior program efforts Bill Beck also relates has entered subscription Model Aviation school library Lakewood Jr High School close lives further told club juniors used work church District IX hats off Bill Beckwe could well use role models like Bill name Loren Tragellas Wichita KS well-known modeling circles low behold District IX Loren also ac tive show biz Loren works Beech Air craft Wichita company newspaper shares Loren recently used RC exper tise musical comedy No No Nanette several scenes theatre need ed vacuum cleaner could appear stage maneuver apparent control Since Music Theatre staff knew Beech Aircrafts work remote control technology missiles theatre approach ed company assistance developing such remote-controlled vacuum cleaner Tragellas normally designer engineer Missile Programs model airplane en thusiast agreed take project spare time sounds complicated Tragellas said once get involved remote control limited imagination Tragellas installed radio receiver old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner tached braking devices wheels steering control machine worked like tracked vehicle said steer braking wheel other Tragellas said hooked up another control could use sweepers normal 110-volt power source run motor wed have vacuum cleaner sound air puff up dust bag would normally AVP Dick Crowley comes fol lowing Some time ago Denver CO model clubs recognized importance working newcomers hobbyto encourage assist development building flying skills club am talking about Miniature Aero Sport stersMAS MAS has reason proud its pro gram young members par ticular member Eric Lopez 10 year old son Vince Lopez Vince too very proud son has club training program since eight years old Young Eric received wings June 23 1982 soloed Eric received beautiful trophy engraved name achieve ment statistics club has awarding solo trophies past three years earn Eric product outstanding MAS training program training pro gram geared young old alike big benefit getting new blood model aviation fraternityoh yes Erics dad proud son has trouble keeping buttons shirt Sixteen Indoor meets between January May Thats right Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have announced indoor season something everyone interested may get information contacting Richard E Johns 4983 Knox Ct Denver CO 80221 phone 3034775564 Hutch Bunch RC Group plans hold major Model Expo Hutchinson KS Kansas State Fairgrounds March 1213 For info contact club president Ken Riley %Sunflower Elec 100 W 2nd Hutch inson KS 67501 Jim Traw Norman OKthats District VIII shares club unashamedly copied District IXs Season Flyer Program well patch slightly modified has sent to earn coming year expect just Jim thanks District IXs Season Program still go ing strong enters 1983 cost $250 per patch Fly least once month 12 months qualify Patches available District IX VP Travis McGinnis good news around District IX next month KEEP EM FLYING 102 Model Aviation Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Roe Langlois Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 AuOciete VicePreaidanu Torn Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lae Veges NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Bob Kampmenn 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orerigewle CA 98662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Sot Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tun AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 SnOwden Ave Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tattle 417 Ehilani St Pukalan Maui HI 96788 Al WIIIamwn 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9614803 years IMS Pasadena biggest best yet Bill Northropis idea sure grow ing aisles jammed people both days show Make must next years list things Im going have District X meeting MAC show 23rd April show will Anaheim Convention Center meeting will evening after show closes time place will post ed AMA booth show Hopefully some AVPs will AVP Tucson writes Winter Nats 90 entries Bob Reynolds goes say Tucson Radio Control Club planning US/lnternational ducted fan flyAlaska ldaht C Mtrmtana C Orrtn Washmatto XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DittrictXl Vice-Presidest 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaea VIca-Prealdanra Al Culver 16075 von Elm Pocetello ID 83201 Simon Dreege Box 58 Broadvew MT 50015 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwooci Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 8078 Vicksurg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klametli Fall, OR 97601 Chick Young 290201 Ave. s 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Praquessey Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Haig Portland OR 97238 Phone 5031 761-5103 Last column announced Idaho RC EXPO would Pocatello Wrongoit will BOISE April 30 through May 1 will 18 categories limited RC year because space limitations further information contact Paul Card 2722 Weaver Circle Boise ID 83704 SRAC Polar Bear coming point either March 12/13 19/20 Wayne Nodland CD long standing contest Also SRAC has scheduled contest May 28/29 fly-in 30th will fun fly called MAYFLY latest T-Bird Screech Wayne Van Meter quotes latest AMA News instructions about identifying plane Un fortunately part instructions left later 83 Hell send information becomes available Bob also says Ray mond j Black Jr Los Cruces wearing AMAs gold patches Bob sold him before year end deadline 1982 Team Challenge race Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California FFMAASC saw Bakersfield Flying Team besting Max Men 101 points2689 2588 Pretty close individual race Open winner Steve Beebe RFT besting Bob White MM Steve 66 points Bobs 58 didnt receive word Junior Senior winners will list find out now know east coast will get its long awaited Nats Theyll held Westover AFB Massachusetts last week July dont know what Free Flight situation will yet dont bring 15 second run 5 minute max models Taft type Itll probably Category III field tight criteria Reno has good shot 1984 Nats San Diego can get loose ends tied gether maybe can have 1985 Nats AMA tabletop type display booth has getting good workout would like spice up mall show drop line Its yours no cost would like appear club give talk show filmdrop line Againthis no cost club THERMALS out article News Council action November 81 identification may model Now ap lies Sport fliers contest flying other rules found rule book What left out part about model also learned Big Sky Thunderbirds have permission display models terminal Johnson-Bell Field Missoula What fantastic opportunity public rela tions Maybe other airports could talked such display Johnson-Bell will plaque club name A/C builder will also identified Bat Sheet indicates WEBS Meet Redmond field 12th March another Kent Field April 9 Boeing Hawks sponsoring Indoor meet Overlake High School Bellevue March 4th 25th April 22nd SOBs flying Indoor meeting nights Overlake School gym Redmond March 22nd April 26th Interclub Challenge Series 1983 involving Pacific Ace sponsored SOBS information con tact Ken Rice 17519 Brook Blvd Bothell WA 98011 recent meeting NorWesters new Prez Dave Hagen led discussion direction club Paramount among ideas brought up must better coordination activities put clubs area would suggest use Don Zipoy since essentially AVP FF central person can act bring clubs together case detri ment have unnecessary conflicts schedule Everyone should have op portunity attend contests possible needs interclub participation too NorWesters go ing set regular flying dates promote activity Finally read two Indoor contests scheduled Thomas Jr High HillsboroMarch 20th April lOth Tn-City Modelers Pasco area looking new flying field interim have permission fly 40 x 3000 ft runway located local vine yard Sounds like ideal place After youve smashed plane dont have go far drown sorrows Word 83 Northwest Regionals Eugene will include FAI Team Race Bal loon Bust Stunt three classes Carrier three classes Dates May 28th 29th Eugene top flight contest al much fun watch compete Also remember Dave Mullens AVP CL interests District XI Keep him informed concerns about AMA stuff Dave said will Tune-Up Kent May 8th given growing Seattle Sky Raiders apt items read lately remark Skagit RC Flier field mowing would suspended until someone figured out mow under water sup pose should grateful dont have shovel days drifts pipeyard Fairbanks seem attractive speaking gang Fairbanks mall show University Mall com plete slide show put Marty Hall well received helps keep unbelievers side Now could just convince other sticking together better infighting rugged individualists arent Word AVP Gary Fuller Gastineau Group will have Biplane Fun Fly April 10th tentative plans MAMOO Scale Fun Fly Sakgway May 30th Mamoo Scale monoplanes minimum six-ft wing span biplanes five-ft minimum wingspan read article small AT-6 MAN youll know group ordered case kits going get AT-6 racing going rumors some Portland clubs getting AT-6 racing too has lot good points opposed high cost of racing scene April 9th 10th dates Benton Co EXPO Corvallis As yet havent seen hard information EXPO imagine will well done usual should have District XI meet ing sometime Saturday after lunch Unfortunately Barnstormers Static Show date has moved up may well have happened time read will March 5th 6th OMSI audi torium just west Portland US 26 will nine categories show will include both boats cars first time fee get OMSI contestants officials however still havent heard about CAMS Sym posium keep sharp lookout should very worthwhile attending Zillah May 21st 22nd SkyKnights Spring Open er formerly Mudhole OMAS lake April 24th Contest time approachingI hope see HAPPY FLYING April 1983 103 JUNIOR FLIGHT Don Rosss Extravaganza few issues ago wrote about fun Don Ross friends flying 30-in span Pacific Ace last spring free swinging contest featured toilet paper streamers Everybody flew models same design easy-building easy-flying oldie 1930s famous Pacific Ace 1983 everyone will building fly ing equally famous 30 BLACK BULLET model very similar Pacific Ace ex cept low-winger ED WH TTE N Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 closet full supplies Don will put together balance materials combine Schlueter partial kits will real big help ask Don about AND SO t surefire pure enjoyment coming spring get touch DON ROSS year BLACK BULLET Old-Timer Models case Im referring MikeMulligans company run Jim Noonan Milwaukee MUse MuUIgms CIF1C ACE BLAcK BULLET Dont let low-wing design bother Black Bullet isa super flier Incidentally mentioned years model would Moth Don changed tune due necessity enlarging plans making up kits Fortunately SCHLUETER FF MODELS 3508 Poinsettia Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266 has partial kits plans printed wood available both Pacific Ace Black Bullet what makes Black Bullet perfect choice 1983 partial kits 30 versions cost $470 must add $200 three kits ordered Don Ross advises 1983 contest will likely last weekend June Galeville NY conjunction East Coast Free Flight Championships Whatever date scheduled Championships will also date Black Bullet contest will events both Black Bullet Pacific Ace 1 Duration total three official flights two ROG HL flight over 15 seconds qualifying official both airplanes used total score will increased 15% 2 Time Target event 3 Mystery Time event 4 famous Toilet Paper Tow event score determined number sheets multiplied best flight seconds may such event both airplanes 5 Distance event details yet worked out Sure sounds like super fun areas country urged build fly Pacific Ace Black Bullet have questions write DONALD H ROSS 38 Churchill Rd Cresskill NJ 07626 can also telephone him 2011568-5272 Don has already con tacted result previous article Junior Flight Earl Van Gorder Flying Models several old-timers getting back action folk have no o MODELS PO Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 firm created continues run solely bring good quality supplies plans enable turn out quality flying scale old time models 1930s Most stuff outdoor mod els some indoor items too like Absolight plastic film next lightest covering material microfilm Pictured below illustration real favorite Earl Stahls Hi-Climber Plans super model cost $175 names designers just makes drool ides Stahl theres Paul Lindberg Herb Markwiese AP Diel Roger Hammer Chet Lanzo Henry Struck Bill Winter Herb Weiss Bob Copeland Carl Schmaedig. dozens heroes past HI-CLIMBER 30 span Designed Earl Stahl 1936 Send $150 Mike Mulligan latest catalogue offerings Youll glad did Golly what would individuals bring us exactly what need. tly what want Time-Warp Prop S call propeller Time-Warp Prop several reasons First its nice easy prop make snt take much time really quite efficient can keep beginner indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM up air good long time Next after two blades cemented gether indicated drawing warped achieve proper pitch camber warped two methods same time So see really something Spock Captain Kirk would proud Lets make Okay first thing cut out two blades 1/32 sheet balsa Shape pretty much draw ing experiment different diameters blade shapes areas . after very inexpensive make bunch different ones will help pick out best Prop/Rubber Factor see Junior Flight article two issues ago Make sure overlap big enough theres enough material foreand-aft good solid hub Now comes fun part After joint solidly dry wet brush dipped water yes water side blade will become outerside convex surface prop immediately smear inside concave side surface Duco Ambroid cement Use finger cement will shrink pulling curling blade water outer sur face will expand balsa fibers also make curl thing watch ing blades correct direction Oh well first backwards youve made up blanks can rest right Look plastic prop youre doing warping will help visualize way blades ought go Also will bend surfaces away joint over joint get proper cupping blade helical curve Thats also fun part As cement water dry will form blades fingers. looking plastic prop guide Okay lets look drawing above Take two blades hand right hand glued behind the left hand Also blade right hand bent away end view prop left fore bending warping done view right after completion its nice dry sand prop slightly remove fuzz big cracks try again series little cracks t greatest will right Insert prop shaft between two blades center cement Youre set now very own TIME-WARP propeller break. le glue wont hurt Good luck 104 Model Aviation I
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p h L Synopsis ot Special AMA Meeting Executive Council Nats Executive Committee December 11 1982 following attendance President John Grigg Lokpprt NY Executive Vice-President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Ed Izzo Holliston MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml Dan Parsons proxy absent VP-VIII Ted White VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO Joe Norcross proxy absent VP-X Jim Scarborough VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Also Nats Executive Committee members Homer Smith Chairman Richard Sonheim Bev Wisniewski Ron Morgan Bob Underwood Present AMA executive staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Micheline Madison FAI/CB Director Geoff Styles PR Director Guests Earl Witt past President AVP District Don Krafft AVP District IV John Preston 1 Nats Future Structure Discussed several ideas arising comments made during two minute statement period such buying permanent site introducing trade show aspect Nats perhaps develop manufacturers special interest groups symposia approved unani mously Headquarters distribute Special Interest Groups survey/questionnaire would solicit interest noninterest information about topics needed support equipment concerning staging seminars Nats either 1983 future also approved unanimously HQ distribute industry similar questionnaire exception questionnaire would specify particular seminar topics 2 No Nationals 1983 Pro con comments staging Nationals 1983 debated idea staging Nats everyother-year also discussed close debate general agreement except District VIII Academy should proceed developing plans 1983 N ats 3 1983 Nats Site Selection Izzo briefed assembly details Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts viable Nats site roll Things really going right beginning see light end tunnel suddenly light went out him otherseveryone touched Lee doer made things happen someday right now pushed pressed moved night day Maybe knew time limited would help ex plain drive persistence us became aware Lee few years ago became part Cox-Leisure Dynamics conglomerate began hear lot about Airtronics first due quality kits Lee Renaud produced quickly became known perfectionist stuff best heard much same about radio control equipment marketed what really brought Lee fore front model industry fierce attention fight new RC frequencies began work AMAs Frequency Committee its effort FCC brought together RC industry leaders sup port effort became Chairman Hobby Industry Associations Radio Con trol Division effort paid off last fall FCC gave us RC frequencies asked Lee crowned success separating Leisure complex own thingto pro duce better RC products deep suddenly suffered stroke resulted passing away mid-January shock us know worked him traumatic Nobody ready too much going Lee deeply involved like suddenly losing arm legthe universal reaction everyone lost some thing couldnt afford What really hurt knew great things going happen cause Lee person acknowledged could unify model 1983 Noting possibility inadequate FF Indoor Outdoor sites Westover much discussion separation events elsewhere Nats Executive Committee choice 1983 Nats Lake Charles LA also re viewed both whole Nats FF events Westover rest industry bring people together potential despite being aggressive tough plain spoken might offend gruff remark also pleased being good listener sincere interest others also generous money sponsor activities also himseltas nelper US teams World Championships other events typical question told problem What need Also typically re sponse request got itl~ Lee Renaud Free Flight roots New England giant RC world California great model designer personality meant couldnt ignored will miss him especially long talks phone person about aspect modeling AMA cared deeply about AMA thrilled new AMA building Its fitting fore name will prominently remem bered building known National Center Aeromodeling came went too fast too soon John Worth motion tnen approved Academy stage combined Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts FF site within 30 miles also approved Nats held August 7-14 week beginning July 24 August dates available continued page 96 92 Model Aviation AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Larqest Sport Aviation Oryani~ton Lee RenaudToo Fast Too Soon Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 GOODBYE Farewell see ya laterterms use leaving friend very dear friend Lee Re naud bid farewell us early year soar forever modelers have gone before Lee founder owner mov ing force behind Airtronics Inc Downey CA designer very popular Aquila Sagitta sailplanes among others recent years marketed very fine Airtronics brand radio control system staunch supporter AMA FAI Soaring team things modeling efforts added gaining great deal support new AMA building will greatly missed hobby know join expressing deepest sympathies family friends ELECTRIFYING have talked about electric-powered models before yet time get close realize future model ing may lie power source Flying fields lost daily seems due noise com plaintselectric can solve problem New developments increasing power reliability power medium now rate capability power source avail able short Schnuerle 61 state ment may out date time reaches print Emil Giezendanner rumor has intends fly electric-powered Pattern airplane 1983 World Aerobatic Championships Pensacola Electric power may soon have its own World Championships time US AMA begin prepare electric future Toward end have asked AMA VP appoint delegate newly-to-be established electric flight team selection com mittee will necessary set up series qualification meets final team selection meet time permits like 1986 W/C instead possible 1984 W/C can run full series quarter finals semis finals Meanwhile behooves interested mod elers get ready same time several groups within AMA pushing establish ing classes electric-powered flight AMA meets Toward end attended meeting several interested parties attending IMS Show Pasadena good show too second meeting hopefully definitive out put will take place Toledo Show Saturday evening Check AMA booth time location Everyone welcome encouraged attend voice opinion MORE Perhaps greatest problem holding back real growth electric power feeling suitable toys perhaps need education magazine could carrier series articles electric power someone knowledgeable would volunteer write articles dozens questions need answering neophyte experienced modeler can match glow engine airplane prop What rules thumb match ing electric motor airplane prop What battery source use charge use speed reduction couplings motor direct drive set up servo actuated on-off switch What size wire fuse Questions questions questions Seems like have written above earlier have Still no has come ward attack difficult education process Will someone now FFFAI team members headed Aus tralia fall compete World Champs Jim Bradley Orlando FL Jim sent along picture himself below right hold ing two models best wishes AMA members FAI World Champ fliers DISTAFF women becoming volved model aircraft way another recent come attention Katie Martin President Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers 1982 reelect ed 1983 Katie doesnt just run meetings spearheaded effort resulted club obtaining its first flying field includ ing two runways excess 1000 ft avid accomplished flier also teaches others fly Congratulations Katie may other women follow lead NAAFAI have recently directed change increase course cost FAI stamp supporter fee old fee $5 has increased $10 supporter fee $1 $3 FAI stamp will now provide buyer membership NAA turn will benefit stamp buyer AMA well Recently has bit minor controversy within NAA relates its divisions AMA position contro versy supported several other divisions need voting power achieve position retain excellent relationship enjoy NAA its divi sions hold vote person AMA division member NAA Thus increased stamp cost will gain us vot ing power need along support other divisions assure smooth running NAA STARS recently good fortune bad taste attend annual meeting Southern Tier Aero Radio Society club active point distraction glued gether bonds real friendship help other President Big Bird Privateer also newsletter editor putting together monthly basis insulting fun rags anyone would care read start bonfires Part annual meeting award ing several gag trophiesa crash-point award bonehead year award Last years bonehead Big Bird selected years recipient Norm Orcutt being continued next page April 1983 93 member Jim Bradley twu urn nis meows Presidents Corner continued dumb enough plug servos wrong receptacle receiver taking radio back dealer complain ing did work Boy ever true qualification bonehead year Now start looking next years award recipients select bone head year would well find out invited meeting because have just single-handedly chosen Bonehead Club 1982 bought dinner wife IT MUST RETOLD Internal conflict strife rampant publication very short time back fact other journals hobby also carried various arguments about internal prob lems following presented raise controversy assure still organization individuals hopefully working toward common goals Better should read own publication read elsewhere choose hear internal prob lems quit reading right Executive Director John Worth serves under contract between himself AMA represented Executive Council two-year contract time option renew additional two years Recently complaints received some members charging Worth breached contract two counts contract provides situation AMA President shall appoint fiveman committee study situation report findings recommending either terminate contract Subsequently appointed required committee consisting Earl Witt Horrace Cain Don Lowe Murry Frank Cliff Piper Chairman After full investigation facts circumstances allega tions member committee voted against termination matter went Executive Council final action sup ported recommendation committee John Worths contract has auto matically renewed another two years nothing told al edged points complaints dont really matter committee recommend ed terminate What does matter has vividly brought home con cerned have trust responsiblihy investigate complaints have done Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Thomas Obringer Editor Sunday Flyers club newsletter Baltimore MD writes looking picture am sending began think unsung heroes backbone hobby such Editors Contest Directors etc began see something else Suddenly could see real unsung hero behind us wives wife Delores no excep tion puts up workroom smells Saturday Sunday mornings types club newsletter after write would hobby wonderful wives behind us case eaten up curiosity picture friends Thomas Delores Obringer holding club newsletter up read Last month ran picture little girl named Katie Doe using crutches stand ing next famous country music singer Orlando father quickly explained crutches discarded well again Okay next picture cen ter bottom Katie left no crutches Debbie Violett father Greg Doe 94 Model Aviation Nashville Rhonda James Greg holding Formula racer hopes win Americas top Formula pilots People comment everywhere Free Flight enthusiasts modelers carry wives family along contests probably wives can retrieve forth Well isnt necessarily true Just top RC fliers involve loved ones FF people Example Have ever seen Dave Brown anywhere Sally order substantiate wild claim will necessary show proof following picture next page top right another top Formula Racer win ner Mr Bob Brogdon pretty wife Linda Powder Springs GA Bob sporting No 8 Polecat cleverly made himself can give anybody run money flashy Radio Con trol event Linda told feeds him Have ever Florida Orlando Tangerine International featured six full days Radio Control fun events including Scale racers Aerobatics RC Helicopter Florida beautiful state sunshine orange juice Pictured Formula Pylon Racer five important team members flying person shown played important part planes overall performance LR Rick Cranmer Palm Harber FL built plane handled transmitter Darlene Cranmer Ricks wife kept him happy calm Susan Dan Juho Clearwater FL provided constructive spectatoring Lastly center Ricky Jr supervised affair overall todays complicated diverse modeling entire team sometimes necessary win keeps house clean Also goes along contests Well lucky can get way some top Scale models showed up Tangerine Pictured low Dan Santich Winston-Salem NC winning P-26 winning P-26 took year build features 10028 rivets has 315 Kawasaki engine turning huge pro peller Dan told same model fea tured September 1982 Model Airplane News also isnt bit scared fly looks size model appears Dan might conceivably jump end day fly back home North Carolina 1980 won second Orlando Baby Bullet another happy modeler con test wife along keep him calmed down Meet Buddy Gail Roos Ros well GA Buddy also contending Quarter Midget Pylon racing event Tangerine Ive never seen happier couple life next month Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Big Year. started banga whole pile new RC frequencies FCC good omen AMA 1983 big answer muttered things like should joinwhat has AMA done though AMA has grown tremen dously past ten years mostly due RC activities side lines seemed feel didnt need AMA though enjoying RC activity AMA made possible didnt seem know care ap preciate AMA has gotten RC frequency FCC has ever awarded way back SOs now attitude seemed Fine past history what has AMA done lately Well took about four years finally got answer flock new frequencies available now weve also stockpiled some answers future new frequencies come five years now bit later same time got new building built also few years making got done its simply office AMA Headquarters Its model museum library visitors center reposi AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA members have access AMA Film Library presently consists over dozen films Chartered Clubs will have first priority films 16mm have color sound great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance $10 rental fee charged film also $50 refundable deposit must cluded film requested full list information order form write AMA Headquarters Film Library 815 Fif teenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre-addressed stamped envelope Following partial list films available THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country Including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS 1979 film types sizes Scale model air craft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 1978 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber tory model aviation archives short its new National Center Aeromodeling world Its ours-yours minecreated free enterprise system Its real its its part aeromodeling history As commer cial goes Weve come long way. Meanwhile continue make history membership figures 1983 show us already over 50000 well way top ping last years time high over 83000 Its shaping up big year Place Be. 83. Chicopee 1983 Nats coming together spectacular event first time Nats New England first new breed Nats wIl much worlds biggest model meetthis year will include what might well called AMAs first national convention will lots activity dont enter fly will displays demos talks seminars etc headquarters will big super hotel just few five miles airfield will activity day night Air Force addition lending us use Westover Air Force Base will help us produce grand finale weekend show ownstatic displays flight demonstrations effect will combined AMA-Air Force Open House show off whole spectrum what about dates July 24-31 extra emphasis last three days Weve got excellent situation food lodginglots places eat good reasonably priced hotels close college dorm accommodations close also Youll hear lots develops plan now therethe place 83 FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS New York Toledo MACS California about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its National Air Space Museum Shows ballooning hang gilding aerobatics commercial military including Blue Angels Navy Team About 30 minutes WINGS & THINGS British made film general Interest Great age group has excellent coverage types model flying music no narration about 25 minutes FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY Pro duced Jerry Joseph Eastman Kodak Co about 20 minutes 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS story first time event held US Doylestown PA AMAS first professionally produced film about 25 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber Please note flying sites film PLANE PLACE PERFECT DAY available request AMA Special Events Depart ment film tells about modei aircraft details areas required Control Line Free Flight Radio Control flying must flying site presentation govern ment agencies other potential site donors narration about 15 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber April 1983 95 Synopsis continued page 92 4 Nats Procedure Manual Foreman re ported progress towards comple tion manual presentation ready meeting 5 Re-establish Junior Senior Nets Champions noted pres ent computer access have ability generate champion standings easily past However also noted complicated endeavor also volving competition scheduling problems relatively few people Council charged Nats Committee investigate issue along possi bility instituting event category champi ons report back Council recommendation also agreed first place trophy plaque should inscribed champion 6 Increase Nats Per Diem Except dis cussion no action taken item 7 Replacement Policy AMA Radios Foreman reported Academy owns 24 walkie-talkie type radios five new recommended old radios replaced modern equipment suggested accomplishing purchasing two three new radios year old radios would used parts keep new radios repair Council unanimously approved purchasing four new radios year Foreman also spoke need estab lish budget purpose ongoing re pairs maintenance Academys electronic equipment Council authorized budgeting up $5000 per year electronic equipment maintenance 8 Shipping Crates Nats Electronic Equipment Foreman reported presently electronic equipment shipped card board cartons substantial enough tne traveling involved sug gested purchasing fiberglass foam lined cases directed look costs source report January Council meeting 9 Restructure Nats Executive Com mittee After considerable discussion approved unanimously Nats Execu tive Committee restructured two groups known Nats Executive Committee Nats Operations Subcom mittee Executive Committee shall eon sist Free Flight category manager Control Line category manager Radio Control category manager AMA Execu tive Director Nats Contest Director shall chosen annually first named members committee Nats Operations Subcommittee re ports Nats Executive Committee shall consist up five other members shall hold functional positions subse quent Nats shall selected Nats Executive Committee fall meeting category managers established Homer Smith FF Dick Sonheim RC Bev Wisniewski CL Homer Smith chairman Nats Executive Committee 19831984 10 Nets Announcement Policy Discus sion did produce motion generally agreed January 1 should latest announcement time following years Nats also suggested perhaps 2/3 vote should required deviate January 1 announcement policy Further discussion considered feasibili ty central permanent Nats site com mittee formed study possibilities Hardy Brodersen Bill Mathews committee report January Council meeting ii Addition/Deletion Competition Events Discussion noted proliferation Nats eventsadditions happen regularly deletions rare President directed Nats Executive Committee review Nats events list possible deletions report next Council meeting 12 Frequency Division Pattern proposal discussed radio frequencies allocated skill level class also class flown together preferably flight line President directed Nats Executive Committee review proposal im plementation recommended 1984 also referred Frequency Commit tee inclusion new frequencies Dave Brown approve initially fre quency decision i3 West Baden Purchase Brodersen re ported foremost Indoor sites nation up sale Northwood Insti tute West Baden IN suggested Council consider purchasing building grounds straw vote produced interest least investigating possibility Brodersen further advise Council January Council meeting 14 Winner Recognition Nats Dis cussion ways means Nats winners can receive rec ognition/publicity Nats Executive Com mittee study issue recommend procedures/methods can accomplished 15 Nats Fees As follow throughto motions October 82 Council meet ing minutes discussion again initiated open house concept 83 Nats Before final decision made cost analysis facets idea requested CALLING AMA HQ phone number 703/450-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 35 theml come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy differ ent commuting arrangements pre vent coming work going home same time best call during core time period present same time except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONETIME TO CALL Eastern Central Mountain Western 9amNoon 13pm 8am1 lam Noon2pm 7amlOam llamlpm 6 amgain lOamNoon regret necessity zones other East call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interestwe will call back soon possible Nats Executive Committee reported January Council meeting 16 Nets Executive Director Policy Worth asked HQ executive personnel retained Headquarters administration rather field management Nats Executive Com mittee directed review revise situation necessary 17 Nats GeneraL McCollough spoke personal views concerning Nats stated serious study should done whole Nats concept may result changing character/format Nats know presently 18 Nats Trophies Brown reiterated concern about quality Nats trophies No definitive action taken noted general support upgraded version plaque type trophy provided 82 Nats Connecticut e Maine e Massaclwsetts Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 FIske St Holliston MA 01746 AsnocaW Iic.Pyenidffito Robert C arocteur 405 Main Street Natliun NH 03060 Dennin Folsom APO 1 Gardiner ME 04345 Don lrafft P0 Son 182873 Heritage LO. DunbUry MA 02332 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 Don Reab 113 Fairview Ave. Rutland VT 05701 Frequency Cocedinator Gaorge Wilnon 318 Fisher St Waloln MA 02181 following months before 1983 Nationals will write little about prep aration activities will taking place Nats major event District January 21st 22nd Nats Ex ecutive Committee met Quality Inn Chicopee MA evening 21st John Worth Vince Mankowski Geoff Styles met 51 club members Dis trict meeting need manpow er 1983 Nats presented Clubs throughout district will recruit necessary volunteers required interested offering help part- fulltime during Nats please contact Roman Polaski Below excerpts letter sent AMA chartered clubs District planning expand Nats point direction exposition expect start direction year series informative symposiums have designated Quality Inn Chicopee headquarters motel have excellent facilities conduct such sympo siums DURING THE NATIONALS HAVE SCHEDULED DISTRICT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY AT 8 PM IN THE QUALITY INN ON JULY 28TH Please plan attend will have major AMA officials attendance well leading fliers different categories will opportunity talk AMA offi cials question listen plans coming year Please make effort tend meeting opportunity speak responsible conduct business AMA 96 Model Aviation have obtained 300 rooms Elms College Chicopee desiring dormi tory rooms have designated Pioneer Valley RC Club host clubs Mr Roman Po laski 44 N Maple St Enfield CT 06082 phone 203/749-9743 person contact volunteer manpower important secure supply manpower 1983 Nats being first time Nats will held District I am sure enthusiastic about will support fullest extent suc cess contest dependent hospi tality supplying Nats officials necessary personnel effective efficient job would like see maximum attend ance competitive fliers Nationals opportunity compete national championship may feel have ability win lets get out compete especially Nats being located own district After everyone has start some time present time planning hold Pattern Pylon Control Line Free Flight Westover Helicopters Soaring New Jersey Yok DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Ausociat vpraaid5 Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Frank costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Oreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkus 7 Cvergreen An. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Or. Tonia Ricer NJ 08753 Adam SassIer 50 Randi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Lon Santsr 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeajx NY 13135 Frequeascy Cooistissator George Myers 70 Froelslich Farm Rd Hickeville NV 11601 Second District Thoughts point usually expound time exposi tion will hopefully generated you Please write let know feel about following important issues 1 Are spending too dues dollars send teams abroad purpose international competition 2 Ditto fi nance intercontinental trips various persons FAI ClAM etc conventions faraway places discuss such Olympic-like ventures 3 Should AMA shell out mucho bucks pur chase West Baden Indiana Auditorium un Sale order have per manent Indoor flying site N B actually has proposed a-la Hutchinson KS 4 Should thus dismantle Nats keep comprehensive all-inclusive categorywise 5 Should stick present threeyear term office elected AMA officers extend four years return twoyear cycle have now abandoned 6 Should vote AMA officers continue limited Open members shall clude least Seniors well Enough month later Have watch length columns know lest usurp space hence keep important material out mag will held adjacent fields present ly have Indoor site also attempt ing locate higher ceiling public relations thrust will make family Nats due excellent sight seeing activities have area Geoff Styles planning bang-up public relations campaign enthusiasm have re ceived Chicopee Chamber Com merce expect Nats remembered everyone help needed make best Nats ever New Years Blessing April issue will reach until first week March As being written January 16th however shortly after New Years Wish time pass following worthy blessing Ed Runkel editor Transmifter newsletter Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Parlin NJ also president May coming Holidays bring blessings peace happiness yours May prosper new year May future planes fly straight off board smooth silk land greased skid May latest project elic admiration friends fellow club members May mail order arrive time wings turn out straight MonoKote go wrinkle en gine start single flip idle like purr kitten May batteries last ever fuel never spill May plane never hit wires nor trees nor pumpkin patch May holiday stocking full goodies want whether new kit new engine money needed purchase hearts desire May epoxy mix right time paint dry quickly out dust insect specks May always have perfect flying days clear blue skies gentle steady breezes may radio control system work flawlessly til kingdom come photo affable Ed took first Annual Spring Meet club Home Sweet Home new home Reston VA will serve enduring monu ment involved AMA member realize great challenge could have ever responded magnificently aeromodelers sharing common dream must stir within deepest sensitiv ity profound feeling pride enor mous satisfaction realization basic ally same sentimental ity wit Dedication toward continued development model aviation great est sport hobby what ran through consciousness unfurled AMA banner site just few months ago amounted piles soil bull dozer lot ambition looked like Earl Witt Dave Brown background cam era Bob Voislavek Administrative Co ordinator HQ Mixed Emulsions According cient proverb picture worth thousand words As snapshot can save much writ ten material logical should use few reduced mini-size necessary goes first shot shows Bob Fiorenze impres sive ducted-fan pilots country superhot Skyhawk iext president Interstate Mod el Flying Club Frank Gorham speaking April 1983 97 Nats planning meeting Pioneer Valley RC Club Enfield CT New lona Island Model Airport meet ing WRAM Rye NY Nick Ziroli flashes famous smile STARS Giant Scale Rally Olean NY camera caught happy portrait another District II VIP Mr Frequency him self Bob Aberleproudly holding AMA plaque recognition eye-catching F-86 also seen Olean Rally Builder please contact Henry I-laffke Vineland NJ has taken up full-scale jocks have left off regards Gee Bee Racer designs Next share tense moment following photo annual Rhinebeck Classic Rally Mid-Hudson RC Society scheduled held year June 25dont miss Nats Workers Needed Now have East Coast Nats last impera tive as.stated earlier columns momentous project receive full support AMA members District II contestants also volunteer workers during week July 24 through July 31 Please please please write to Ed Izzo District VP let us know will able serve Nats Committee will assign work done work Pat tern Scale Flight judge Nats believe real kick sure doesnt seem like work meneither will GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Diva Brown District Ill VicePresident 4560 Layhlgh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesocieta t#raeldeafla Joe Elban 36960 Valley Forge Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluttarty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Carky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelahia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15883 Frequency Coordinator James Eearden 5562 Foxrun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 15131 5424406 weather outside has finally unfortu nately turned winter Im beginning wonder Ill able get Cambridge morrow District III Symposium/Work shop have lost some branches off trees around due weight ice can hear guys down south now time year lot mall shows season demand films club meetings mall shows its peak hope get few copies films video tape year reduce lead three 16mm films fact Ive found video tapes work better mall shows club meetings due fact require less space dont need dark area Speaking mall shows Lacka wanna Aero Modelers Scranton PA held mall show last year sent included picture sent August appropriate time year Ed Slimak Jack Kostivk photo Barry Tevelin hope beautiful trophies beautiful models l what can] say about group mugs like will inspire get out support local mall show second picture Hawks Hur ricane Show Team taken Riverfest celebration held Cincinnatis river front last fall Pretty professional look ing group spite ugly mug slouch ing over podium Now know -he star radio television Bert Luchte right side pcrdium has recently taken over reins group wish him best luck continuing excellent efforts group bunch RC clubs southwest Ohio have gotten together challenge series round robin type event should fun Five clubs Cincinnati area building bunch Sweet-Stiks flying number different events next summer host ed club idea use same airplane special class SOME Show March compete Pylon Aerobatics Fun Fly contests hosted club throughout next year Limiting event same plane stock side exhaust engines mufflers 10-6 props should make interesting conpetition points schedule also emphasizes participation just flying eight contests gets points winning expect have ball Next month will let know Cambridge get-together went can get through ice things went Executive Council meeting Super Weekend California Its heck note isnt Ill ten miles Super Bowl wont able watch tele vision sure plan things great dont Delaware C District CeleEbsa Maryland Nerti Canslina Iv DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amdata Vlee-Prrddwb Wayne Abernathy 9206 CarendOnt 3 upper Marlboro MO 20670 Bob Chanespne 20 Tipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispln 611 Binechwoad Ctsarlotteevilte VA 22901 V Bit Helms 2000 Tyvole Road Charlotte NC 29210 Scotty Moyaf 11 Orchard Lane WilmingtOn OE 19806 John Pnstn 7012 Olvira Covrt Falls Church VA 22042 charles Spear 263 Hotly Lane Mockeville NC 27028 FraqvaeesoV Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6409 WinthrOp Or. Fayettenilte NC 29301 Phone Enening 1919 488-5986 Just case havent heard 1983 Nats will held July 24th through 31st Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts 98 Model Aviation Winners mall show L-R Frank Healy Rev Chas Peers Ted Mynyk long time now have trying find good site East Coast Nats Well make plans attend Westover located middle New England states Two major three-lane highways serve Westover Route 90 Mass Pike going east-west others 1-90 1-95 going north-south Bradley International Airport serves Westover ground transportation Westover very good RC CL will held main site Glider Helicopter can held local club fields FF can held field SAM Champs have held before abandoned airport nearby avail able Indoor could held home peanut Glastonbury local high ceiling site available Several being evalu ated including mammoth civic center Worcester ME Glastonbury CT Wor cester ME about 45 miles away worst abandoned airport Bowles Airport Agawam MA Dorm space should no problem Within 45 minutes field American Inter national College Springfield College Univer sity Massachusetts Smith College Amherst College Mount 1-lolyoke College Lady Elms College Westfield State College junior college Quality Inn Confer ence Center 296 Burnett Road Chicopee MA 01020 413/592-7751 has already fered special group rates AMA has 180 rooms 6000 square foot ballroom Chicopee surrounded museums galleries Basketball Hall Fame Bradley Air Museum myriad historical sites open public plenty prices reasonable five active clubs general vicinity promise record number participants record number spec tators very densely populated area AMA has some new tricks up its col lective sleeve years Nats too like seminars CDs seminars newsletter editors demonstrations educational exhibits model hobby industry special industry groups will encouraged give seminars also have gotten lot inquiries lately about R/C World Florida latest update PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN runway has now completed 300 feet long 50 feet wide has limerock base beautifully smooth paving Eight foot wide taxi ways connect 70foot long 24-foot wide pit area R/C World Vice-president Mario Yederlin ic will make maybe has made first flight off new runway details about first flight call Mario 305/994-0461 temporary road has built includ ing small bridge over creek runs through property field office tempo rary type will soon entrance expect staffed during normal business hours telephone will installed office telephone number will pub lished soon available R/C World becoming reality clubs District V have asked about Radio Control League North Carolina brief description RCNC Radio Control League North Caro lina RCNC organized 1954 state organization purpose coordinating promoting Radio Control airplane flying North Carolina Membership made up modelers statewide Virginia Tenne ssee South Carolina RCNC hosts two meets year RCNC Invitational June Anniversary Meet November RCNC conducts Steering Committee meet ings club representatives December January year time RC meets scheduled season best serve clubs interest planned activity After first committee meetings clubs apply sanctions second meeting final calendar prepared mailed RCNC member statewide coordination meets RCNC member service greatly reduces work load District IV Contest Coordinator An active membership drive continual activity particular emphasis repre sentative members RC clubs state After organizational plans discussed over several years RCNC formed North Carolina Model Hall Fame 1980 Origi nal criteria membership required modeler North Carolina native active modeling 15 years made outstanding contribution hobby sport modeling An Executive Committee formed first two years used catching up Hall Fame members Thereafter modeler will proposed membership year idea state organization very good gives some political clout also spreads word around about what other clubs doing increase member ship activity AMA members welcome mem bers RCNC anyone wishing join can contact Bill Helms AVP member appli cations Whats Happening District IV Roanoke Valley RC Club Fifth Annual Winter Time Auction Swap Shop first time will have RC Static Contest date March 5 1983 Northside High School Roanoke VA auction will held regardless weather conditions ad ditional information contact PA Cosmato 5219 Burnt Quarter jIrive Vinton VA 241 79 Hornet Aeromodelers SocietyCharlotte NC new field well underway con struction should completed early summer 1983 runway 600 feet long 100 feet wide has fine graded request funds pave runway grass remaining area has presented county commissioners membership will building park shelter safety barrier Hornet Aeromodelers negotiated Mecklenburg County Parks Recrea tion Department closed landfill model park approved will permanently supervised managed Hornets Plans also underway add Control Line area early spring future plans possible RC automobile area Brainbusters Free Flight Club FLASH!! Word has just come Paul Altenhoff winner Hand-Launch Glider King Orange Good show Paul course Paul used Reid Hulls design Rain Crow 40 years somebody will borrow design republish Reid will still around Con grats again Paul Reid New News Letter new newsletter month came National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association newsletter sounds like club based around RC Helicopters Its Washington DC area information contact Joe Lawrence 12538 Woodstock Drive Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Great newsletter Joe keep coming Wilson RC Modelers Association Soaring Contest May 21-22 1983 Two-meter Open classes Novice Expert will WR/CMA First Annual Contest information contact Ted Dietrich 2905 Winstead Road Rocky Mount NC 27801 District Columbia RC Club DCRC has announced Bealton Scale Contest Dates 17th 18th September Also Scale Pattern Contest will July Remem ber DCRC Auction March 18 1983 DC Maxecuters Ninth Annual Capitol door Scale Aircraft ContestMarch 12 1983 Andrews Air Force Base Navy Reserve Hang ar 10 am 6 pm Contact Dan Driscoll 2000 5 Eads Street No 301 Arlington VA 22202 Alabama S Florida gia issippi S Poeflo Rico V Sooth Carolina vosee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 205 879-0550 AisoalaOa V1caPraaldanu Greg Doe 4 166 Pony Or. Smyma TN 37161 Richard Jackson 108 ThornIee charleston Heighog SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Or. Dairey Beach FL 33444 Joaegah Mlcallzz 5R 00866 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Cd Moormas 70 Fifth SL Shalirnar FL 32579 Harry Staram P0 Ram 676 Oneonia AL 35121 Tons Thacker 2390 ljwrenceville Hwy. L. Decatur GA30003 Frequency Coordluetor Burn Fielda 1096 Ontario St Jacksonville FL 32206 Phona Day 9041 368-6862 What Arts Hobby Shop Fields Hobby Shop Highland Hobby World Jackson ville Hobby Oasis Neptune Beach Orange Park Hobby World Orange World have common demonstrating support modelers donating plaques Third Annual Glen Sig Memorial Pat tern Meet March 19 & 20 meet sponsored Gateway RC Club Jackson ville FL benefit Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund owe lot Glen Sig hobby shops everywhere clubs put together also owe lot mayors county commissions such helped Flying Griffins Georgia open new flying field paved 50-foot 300-foot runApril 1983 99 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associ ate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel way club few sponsors raised $5000 make reality Paradyne high tech Digital Data Com munication firm Largo FL has offered support its aeromodeling employees meeting facilities flying facilities com pany propertyprovided form char tered club adhere safety regulations use mufflers involve no significant costs company Thats good deal em ployees great show support high tech modelers Out curiosity other companies support modeling meet ing facilities and/or flying facilities Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky S VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI VicePresident 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Auociute Vlc.Presidlnita Lore, Nd, 843 Hill BnOOk Quincy IL 62301 William Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Malony 1916 Keenland Pkwv. Owenabdm KY 42301 Raynsond Mayan P0 Box 243 SmithinIle MO 64089 Hale Olsen 820 Old Bonhiomme University City MO 63132 William G Sniavely P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 41708 Sean Wanton 3402 Hickory Lane Haal Crest IL 80429 Bill Ztmmer Bait 72 Varna IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator lame heck 584 Gragtchestar Sn. Lexington KY 40808 just dont make months like used remember 30 days somebody must have taken upon himself shorten because time between last column must less month VP trying get settled task hand Mail has AVPs coordinators others district Its very interesting process Future Time facility West Baden IN has used very successful door events last several years has come object great interest recently sale possible loss Indoor site has prompted investigation number per sons Present discussion centers around consideration purchase historic building its 300 surrounding acres subsequent possibility use entire site models later sure District VI will site 1984 Scale Team Selection event EP Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY August 12-14 1983 Both F4B Control Line F4C Radio teams will selected Southern Indiana RC Modelers will provide local support NASA National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers has developed event Much interest has already ex pressed Monty Groves California Birmingham Aeromodelers setting up informal liaison other local clubs local club will send representative meetings other clubs area probably different member month could have several good benefits such creating spirit camaraderie coopera tion among area clubs visit some other clubs area time time Arlie Kline Gateway RC Club flying model Stinson far away model airplane contest suddenly called friend take over controls Assured craft capable hands Arlie collapsed Arlie contest over died few days later Tampa comes word Tampa RC Aircraft Club member Dr Wade Baggs wife killed automobile accident just before Christmas memory Mr James G Enos Memphis Radio Control Club donated $725 AMA Building Fund Modeling probably could use missing man formation mark passing friends Dale Arvin Indiana will serve Co Contest Directors Mark model ing calendar have contacted AMA listing recognized special interest groups contact person intention establish cabinet representative group serve advisory task force yours truly district large will include member large discipline represent Sunday fliers well names will published chosen Time note Dan Neukirch Oakville MO brought photo first RC model 16 year old has modeling seven years mostly rubber Free Flight has AMA member year half know youll join wishing Dan successful modeling career Skylark shows concern careful building note Roger Wathen Forest Manor Schools Flying Raiders Club tells Moe Whitamore CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Anderson IN Phew minute thought other CIA gotten us Working Indianapolis Childrens Museum helped youngsters build good old AMA Cub Delta Dart origi nal design called Museum Piece what else Moe presently working advanced program Take writer old teacher thats used Delta Dart 10 years classes satisfactory ex perience simple model early can bear fruit years later Try youll like whether club individual project have received number newsletters already know out modeling land Please add mailing list can share some happenings Peoria ILWyre flyers Wyre Thought day am concerned about lack young people hobby young member nowadays 25 years old has married two years future AMA Are pre-teens teenagers gone forever words Editor Morrie Caudill present genuine concern would like address different youth weve spawned enamored TV eye video games computer keyboard no longer senses thrill wind wires cost Any thoughts youd like share Smithville MO Dam Buster list themselves Friendliest Little Club Dam Site love guess dam least step up Columbia IL club flies next towns lagoon thinks twice before retrieval field missed Bud Bodzioch CDed Chi cago Aero Angels Frozen Finger Flying Festi val January 3rd Twenty-six entries four states helped generate $130 MACA FAI Pitman Fund get best pitman world World Championships along best Combat fliers Good show gentlemen Now cut Kansas City MO KCRC Improvements being considered Lake Jacomo field including enlarging runway heli pad areas addition second public field area possibility Lake Longview Park Kansas City area enjoys excellent rapport park department authorities Last Thought Time childrens story Henny Penny Chicken Little find fowl tale consisted piece genuine misinformation sky 100 Model Aviation ne riying UITTIfl5 nad few planes show off new field Dan Neukirchs sister-in-law holds hes Skylark first RC model falling sky falling central character manages spread everywhere form full blown rumor record time about modelers some St Louis modelers arrived Florida contest Christmas time greeted news Floridians heard Buder Park St Louis closed down definitely due dioxin-contaminated soil washed down now well-known Times Beach shown times recently TV true site open oper ating normally sky fallen Sometimes rumors harmless very humorous Other times Please check facts sources before talking over back fence Indeed three forms communication telephone television tellamodeler number 314 487-1957 Iowa Michigan esota DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Bredersen Dislritt VII Vice-Presulent P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant vicaPrendent Jack Finn 368 Hempden Or. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Associate vieePeudwsta Arthur Arro 1014 Woocasridge Blvd. Ann Arbor Ml 48103 Russell Knetzger 2625 C Shorewood Olod. Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55504 William Rohrinq 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sr Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr. Madisor WI 53711 Ron Seers 132S Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Line Crystal MN 55426 Frequency Coordinator Pete Waters 117 Eaat Main Upper Level Northville MI 48187 Phone Day 13131 348-0085 Evening 1313 437-4244 pleasure meet some EAA Museum January 16 brought John Worth AMA Headquarters make himself available personal response questions etc Pete Waters joined meet ing well role District Frequency Coordinator explain very important function Pete traveled own expense gentlemen time money least jack Finn District VII Assistant Vice-Presi dent traveled Iowa make himself available Quite bit AMA district officer horsepower present So superimposed auction swap shop proceedings having segment opening meeting general remarks adjourning area museum direct personal meetings several troops few transactions important felt general disappointed didnt have time audience know anxious get going auction very few came away auction talk Finn Worth Pete Waters auCtion swap shop resounding success however topping last years attendance almost double Frequency Coordinator function Pete Waters manages can very important assist identifying trouble well advance learning hard way procedure locating club field aircraft sectional maps along sources trouble published FCC re ports result immediate notification mail clubs within 20 mile circle interference source Make sure club sec retary has given Pete information needs flying fields location latitude longitude possible distance compass heading some place Pete can find maps such town major highway intersection addition needs current club secretarys mailing address can send off notice discovers trouble writing about 3O0/a clubs record Pete address phone numbers appear column heading given tour Flying Electrons new field duly impressed little piece real estate doesnt look like much taken itself cold winters morning no out flying course its just field arrangements care fully made neighbors com munity work preparation members put shape Its lifes blood club photo Al Scidmore rounds out report Arkansas siana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vica-Presideel P0 Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aucciete VicePraaidents Sob Friedl 5512 Southwood Little Rock AR 72206 Gene Hamral 301 N Yale Or. Garlapd TX 71042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleinanton TX 78064 Dan Persona 11809 Palmer NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irsong TX 75061 Larry Senor 1415 Manor Dr. Bertleeville OK 74003 Sd Sineerar 3416 David Dr. Mexaina LA 70003 Frequency Coondinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Gund Prairie TX 75060 ----- told husband wanted him show some tenderness dnt know showed propeller cut finger know very undignified way start column feel sure will agree modeling supposed fun should laugh ourselves once column will written very positive manner always aimed encouraging much fun hobby can Notice photo head column picture done Randy Randolph name sounds sortof familiar look back through past couple years model airplane magazines will find bunch articles helpful hints building entire models authored Randy Randolph models have made covers some magazines color yet Back photo Notice Randys articles construction hints photos excellent might ask him write article future con struction photography few us design geniuses could get articles published give Randy some credit credit due has long modeling leader District VIII recent past very good President Dallas RC Club presently serving District VIII Contest Coordinator note unimportant interesting item also involving Randy Randolph concerns again photo did column Randy brought over four poses choose astonished because eyes photos looked far like fine old friend Carl Goldberg did Honest Carl same size shave off sideburns stand us side side both assume same happy grin look like twins So much shall suggest Carl silly us have separate photos taken future can just use same photo change name Cheap No just frugal Since nearly us have enjoyed flying C Goldbergs designs might enjoy note about Carl November 21st number Carls friends helped him celebrate 70th birthday What has got District VIII Well air over model airports Southwest full Goldberg designed model planes popular RC Soaring glider parts right now Carls Gentle Lady great model suggest beginner Happy Birthday Carl way greeting sent Carl birthday 30-feet long Beth Mrs Goldberg strung 30-foot greeting around patio everyone read whole thing live 70 credit hobby Carl promise least 30-ft greeting too switch subject directly matters relative District VIII about three weeks 1983 am simply astonished enthusiasm already generating among membership thought would mention contacted list has gotten too long communications have balanced mixture congratulations election requests information offers help bless folks newsletters few pretty legitimate gripes Honest didnt know modelers cared believe hope hobby spite anything show healthy scatter communi cation have received just three weeks word has come some form follow ing areas Austin TX Bartlesville OK Clovis NM Texarkana TX Monroe LA Houston TX Bedford TX Corpus Christi TX San Antonio TX Shreveport LA Lake Charles LA Fort Worth TX bunch have probably missed good time suggest club send news letter notices might put out way can help exchange informa April 1983 101 Taken West Towne Mall Show held January shown John Dalman club Presi dent Madison Area RC Society stand ing LR John Lusk Carl Moha Bob WischeraIl members MARCS tion can sure vote wisely behalf know what doing thinking same time would like invite clubs outside District VIII put mailing list too see Coun cii member will voting national issues vote will directly affect future direction hobby fun will will AMA club member outside District VIII might think wise behalf of AMA receive clubs newsletter will ap preciate help making smarter matters relative AMA modeling vicinity excellent reason us exchanging newsletters simply other guy might having fun subject newsletters am now receiving electro-flight newsletter out Belgium great called Ampere Flyer produced Belgium Dele gate FAI-CIAM Electric flight rapidly upcoming thing clean quiet simple reasonable gb-engine flight can truly flown schoolyard no noise bother cranky neigh bor flying quite bit Southwest combination better mag nets motors improved rechargeable bat teries quick-change chargers make real pleasure Lots room development improvement gaining greatest area growth aeromodel ing Southwest present RC Soaring gliders just great because much basic can get ginner would believe Control Line flying has risen ashes Dallas-Fort Worth area taxing dealers lay enough supply kits supplies handle demand Too Indoor flying area gaining new dig nity popularity Looks like alls night modeling world least certain ly District VIII * * * * *all now* * * * * Colorado 0 Kansas C Nebraska IXWyomii DISTRICT REPORT Travis MilnIs District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Avada CO 80005 Roen 8112622 S coffme casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linduts Or. Prairie village KS 60208 Osck Crowley 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St. Lincoln N6 68606 Tim Master, 429 Oogwood Grafton NO 58237 Jim Rlcktt 5185 cloudae Sioux PaIls 5057103 Coowenf Sid Gate, 2380S Holly P1. Denver CO 80220 Phone Day t303 761-5960 303 767-4082 District IX members spotlight Omaha Nebraskas George Leib sends news CL flier Bill Nusz following picture running 200 mph modified Super Burp dyna jet powered model Bill placed third Jet Speed 1982 Nats speed 169 mph Bill member Orbiting Eagles Greater Omaha Keep up good work Omaha have no picture Mr Bill Beck Lake wood CO did would surely show modeler big heart sincere interest young modelers Some months back included letter column john Laughlin describing need assistance junior program has involved Bill sent cash donation help continue Johns junior program efforts Bill Beck also relates has entered subscription Model Aviation school library Lakewood Jr High School close lives further told club juniors used work church District IX hats off Bill Beckwe could well use role models like Bill name Loren Tragellas Wichita KS well-known modeling circles low behold District IX Loren also ac tive show biz Loren works Beech Air craft Wichita company newspaper shares Loren recently used RC exper tise musical comedy No No Nanette several scenes theatre need ed vacuum cleaner could appear stage maneuver apparent control Since Music Theatre staff knew Beech Aircrafts work remote control technology missiles theatre approach ed company assistance developing such remote-controlled vacuum cleaner Tragellas normally designer engineer Missile Programs model airplane en thusiast agreed take project spare time sounds complicated Tragellas said once get involved remote control limited imagination Tragellas installed radio receiver old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner tached braking devices wheels steering control machine worked like tracked vehicle said steer braking wheel other Tragellas said hooked up another control could use sweepers normal 110-volt power source run motor wed have vacuum cleaner sound air puff up dust bag would normally AVP Dick Crowley comes fol lowing Some time ago Denver CO model clubs recognized importance working newcomers hobbyto encourage assist development building flying skills club am talking about Miniature Aero Sport stersMAS MAS has reason proud its pro gram young members par ticular member Eric Lopez 10 year old son Vince Lopez Vince too very proud son has club training program since eight years old Young Eric received wings June 23 1982 soloed Eric received beautiful trophy engraved name achieve ment statistics club has awarding solo trophies past three years earn Eric product outstanding MAS training program training pro gram geared young old alike big benefit getting new blood model aviation fraternityoh yes Erics dad proud son has trouble keeping buttons shirt Sixteen Indoor meets between January May Thats right Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have announced indoor season something everyone interested may get information contacting Richard E Johns 4983 Knox Ct Denver CO 80221 phone 3034775564 Hutch Bunch RC Group plans hold major Model Expo Hutchinson KS Kansas State Fairgrounds March 1213 For info contact club president Ken Riley %Sunflower Elec 100 W 2nd Hutch inson KS 67501 Jim Traw Norman OKthats District VIII shares club unashamedly copied District IXs Season Flyer Program well patch slightly modified has sent to earn coming year expect just Jim thanks District IXs Season Program still go ing strong enters 1983 cost $250 per patch Fly least once month 12 months qualify Patches available District IX VP Travis McGinnis good news around District IX next month KEEP EM FLYING 102 Model Aviation Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Roe Langlois Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 AuOciete VicePreaidanu Torn Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lae Veges NV 89107 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Bob Kampmenn 6312 Kenneth Ave. Orerigewle CA 98662 Mike Lee 3606 N 72 Lane Phoenix AZ 85033 Sot Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tun AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 SnOwden Ave Long Beech CA 90808 Al Tattle 417 Ehilani St Pukalan Maui HI 96788 Al WIIIamwn 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Harold P Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95828 Phone 916 9614803 years IMS Pasadena biggest best yet Bill Northropis idea sure grow ing aisles jammed people both days show Make must next years list things Im going have District X meeting MAC show 23rd April show will Anaheim Convention Center meeting will evening after show closes time place will post ed AMA booth show Hopefully some AVPs will AVP Tucson writes Winter Nats 90 entries Bob Reynolds goes say Tucson Radio Control Club planning US/lnternational ducted fan flyAlaska ldaht C Mtrmtana C Orrtn Washmatto XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough DittrictXl Vice-Presidest 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameiaea VIca-Prealdanra Al Culver 16075 von Elm Pocetello ID 83201 Simon Dreege Box 58 Broadvew MT 50015 Gary R Fuller 3050 Rlverwooci Juneau AK 99801 Dave Mullen 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 8078 Vicksurg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WicklIne P0 Box 623 Klametli Fall, OR 97601 Chick Young 290201 Ave. s 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 98052 Praquessey Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Haig Portland OR 97238 Phone 5031 761-5103 Last column announced Idaho RC EXPO would Pocatello Wrongoit will BOISE April 30 through May 1 will 18 categories limited RC year because space limitations further information contact Paul Card 2722 Weaver Circle Boise ID 83704 SRAC Polar Bear coming point either March 12/13 19/20 Wayne Nodland CD long standing contest Also SRAC has scheduled contest May 28/29 fly-in 30th will fun fly called MAYFLY latest T-Bird Screech Wayne Van Meter quotes latest AMA News instructions about identifying plane Un fortunately part instructions left later 83 Hell send information becomes available Bob also says Ray mond j Black Jr Los Cruces wearing AMAs gold patches Bob sold him before year end deadline 1982 Team Challenge race Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California FFMAASC saw Bakersfield Flying Team besting Max Men 101 points2689 2588 Pretty close individual race Open winner Steve Beebe RFT besting Bob White MM Steve 66 points Bobs 58 didnt receive word Junior Senior winners will list find out now know east coast will get its long awaited Nats Theyll held Westover AFB Massachusetts last week July dont know what Free Flight situation will yet dont bring 15 second run 5 minute max models Taft type Itll probably Category III field tight criteria Reno has good shot 1984 Nats San Diego can get loose ends tied gether maybe can have 1985 Nats AMA tabletop type display booth has getting good workout would like spice up mall show drop line Its yours no cost would like appear club give talk show filmdrop line Againthis no cost club THERMALS out article News Council action November 81 identification may model Now ap lies Sport fliers contest flying other rules found rule book What left out part about model also learned Big Sky Thunderbirds have permission display models terminal Johnson-Bell Field Missoula What fantastic opportunity public rela tions Maybe other airports could talked such display Johnson-Bell will plaque club name A/C builder will also identified Bat Sheet indicates WEBS Meet Redmond field 12th March another Kent Field April 9 Boeing Hawks sponsoring Indoor meet Overlake High School Bellevue March 4th 25th April 22nd SOBs flying Indoor meeting nights Overlake School gym Redmond March 22nd April 26th Interclub Challenge Series 1983 involving Pacific Ace sponsored SOBS information con tact Ken Rice 17519 Brook Blvd Bothell WA 98011 recent meeting NorWesters new Prez Dave Hagen led discussion direction club Paramount among ideas brought up must better coordination activities put clubs area would suggest use Don Zipoy since essentially AVP FF central person can act bring clubs together case detri ment have unnecessary conflicts schedule Everyone should have op portunity attend contests possible needs interclub participation too NorWesters go ing set regular flying dates promote activity Finally read two Indoor contests scheduled Thomas Jr High HillsboroMarch 20th April lOth Tn-City Modelers Pasco area looking new flying field interim have permission fly 40 x 3000 ft runway located local vine yard Sounds like ideal place After youve smashed plane dont have go far drown sorrows Word 83 Northwest Regionals Eugene will include FAI Team Race Bal loon Bust Stunt three classes Carrier three classes Dates May 28th 29th Eugene top flight contest al much fun watch compete Also remember Dave Mullens AVP CL interests District XI Keep him informed concerns about AMA stuff Dave said will Tune-Up Kent May 8th given growing Seattle Sky Raiders apt items read lately remark Skagit RC Flier field mowing would suspended until someone figured out mow under water sup pose should grateful dont have shovel days drifts pipeyard Fairbanks seem attractive speaking gang Fairbanks mall show University Mall com plete slide show put Marty Hall well received helps keep unbelievers side Now could just convince other sticking together better infighting rugged individualists arent Word AVP Gary Fuller Gastineau Group will have Biplane Fun Fly April 10th tentative plans MAMOO Scale Fun Fly Sakgway May 30th Mamoo Scale monoplanes minimum six-ft wing span biplanes five-ft minimum wingspan read article small AT-6 MAN youll know group ordered case kits going get AT-6 racing going rumors some Portland clubs getting AT-6 racing too has lot good points opposed high cost of racing scene April 9th 10th dates Benton Co EXPO Corvallis As yet havent seen hard information EXPO imagine will well done usual should have District XI meet ing sometime Saturday after lunch Unfortunately Barnstormers Static Show date has moved up may well have happened time read will March 5th 6th OMSI audi torium just west Portland US 26 will nine categories show will include both boats cars first time fee get OMSI contestants officials however still havent heard about CAMS Sym posium keep sharp lookout should very worthwhile attending Zillah May 21st 22nd SkyKnights Spring Open er formerly Mudhole OMAS lake April 24th Contest time approachingI hope see HAPPY FLYING April 1983 103 JUNIOR FLIGHT Don Rosss Extravaganza few issues ago wrote about fun Don Ross friends flying 30-in span Pacific Ace last spring free swinging contest featured toilet paper streamers Everybody flew models same design easy-building easy-flying oldie 1930s famous Pacific Ace 1983 everyone will building fly ing equally famous 30 BLACK BULLET model very similar Pacific Ace ex cept low-winger ED WH TTE N Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 closet full supplies Don will put together balance materials combine Schlueter partial kits will real big help ask Don about AND SO t surefire pure enjoyment coming spring get touch DON ROSS year BLACK BULLET Old-Timer Models case Im referring MikeMulligans company run Jim Noonan Milwaukee MUse MuUIgms CIF1C ACE BLAcK BULLET Dont let low-wing design bother Black Bullet isa super flier Incidentally mentioned years model would Moth Don changed tune due necessity enlarging plans making up kits Fortunately SCHLUETER FF MODELS 3508 Poinsettia Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266 has partial kits plans printed wood available both Pacific Ace Black Bullet what makes Black Bullet perfect choice 1983 partial kits 30 versions cost $470 must add $200 three kits ordered Don Ross advises 1983 contest will likely last weekend June Galeville NY conjunction East Coast Free Flight Championships Whatever date scheduled Championships will also date Black Bullet contest will events both Black Bullet Pacific Ace 1 Duration total three official flights two ROG HL flight over 15 seconds qualifying official both airplanes used total score will increased 15% 2 Time Target event 3 Mystery Time event 4 famous Toilet Paper Tow event score determined number sheets multiplied best flight seconds may such event both airplanes 5 Distance event details yet worked out Sure sounds like super fun areas country urged build fly Pacific Ace Black Bullet have questions write DONALD H ROSS 38 Churchill Rd Cresskill NJ 07626 can also telephone him 2011568-5272 Don has already con tacted result previous article Junior Flight Earl Van Gorder Flying Models several old-timers getting back action folk have no o MODELS PO Box 913 Westminster CA 92683 firm created continues run solely bring good quality supplies plans enable turn out quality flying scale old time models 1930s Most stuff outdoor mod els some indoor items too like Absolight plastic film next lightest covering material microfilm Pictured below illustration real favorite Earl Stahls Hi-Climber Plans super model cost $175 names designers just makes drool ides Stahl theres Paul Lindberg Herb Markwiese AP Diel Roger Hammer Chet Lanzo Henry Struck Bill Winter Herb Weiss Bob Copeland Carl Schmaedig. dozens heroes past HI-CLIMBER 30 span Designed Earl Stahl 1936 Send $150 Mike Mulligan latest catalogue offerings Youll glad did Golly what would individuals bring us exactly what need. tly what want Time-Warp Prop S call propeller Time-Warp Prop several reasons First its nice easy prop make snt take much time really quite efficient can keep beginner indoor lightweight outdoor SRPSM up air good long time Next after two blades cemented gether indicated drawing warped achieve proper pitch camber warped two methods same time So see really something Spock Captain Kirk would proud Lets make Okay first thing cut out two blades 1/32 sheet balsa Shape pretty much draw ing experiment different diameters blade shapes areas . after very inexpensive make bunch different ones will help pick out best Prop/Rubber Factor see Junior Flight article two issues ago Make sure overlap big enough theres enough material foreand-aft good solid hub Now comes fun part After joint solidly dry wet brush dipped water yes water side blade will become outerside convex surface prop immediately smear inside concave side surface Duco Ambroid cement Use finger cement will shrink pulling curling blade water outer sur face will expand balsa fibers also make curl thing watch ing blades correct direction Oh well first backwards youve made up blanks can rest right Look plastic prop youre doing warping will help visualize way blades ought go Also will bend surfaces away joint over joint get proper cupping blade helical curve Thats also fun part As cement water dry will form blades fingers. looking plastic prop guide Okay lets look drawing above Take two blades hand right hand glued behind the left hand Also blade right hand bent away end view prop left fore bending warping done view right after completion its nice dry sand prop slightly remove fuzz big cracks try again series little cracks t greatest will right Insert prop shaft between two blades center cement Youre set now very own TIME-WARP propeller break. le glue wont hurt Good luck 104 Model Aviation I